The perfect text, on-the-job reference and certification exam review, MANUAL OF PULMONARY FUNCTION TESTING, 9th Edition includes a wealth of information onpulmonary function tests, techniques, pathophysiology, equipment, computers, and quality assurance to help you get the best results every time. Detailed information on the pulmonary function tests used to determine the presence, extent, and progression of lung disease and abnormality helps you reveal conditions including asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and cystic fibrosis. This new edition includes even more opportunities to apply your knowledge with additional Case Studies and Self-Assessment Questions. INDICE: Indications for Pulmonary Function Testing2. Spirometry and Related Tests3. Lung Volumes and Gas Distribution Tests4. Ventilation and Ventilatory Control Tests5. Diffusing Capacity Tests6. Blood Bases and Related Tests7. Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing EXPANDED!8. Pediatric Pulmonary Function Testing9. Specialized Test Regimens EXPANDED!10. Pulmonary Function Testing Equipment EXPANDED!11. Quality Assurance in the Pulmonary Function LaboratoryAppendices:A. Answers to Self-Assessment QuestionsB. Reference ValuesC. Conversion andCorrection FactorsD. Regulations and Regulatory AgenciesE. Useful EquationsF.Sample CalculationsG. The Mean and Standard DeviationGlossaryIndex
- ISBN: 978-0-323-05212-2
- Editorial: Mosby
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 512
- Fecha Publicación: 31/03/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés