Interpretation of pulmonary function tests : a practical guide /: a practical guide. (2011)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Robert E. Hyatt, Paul D. Scanlon, Masao Nakamura.
• Other Names: Hyatt, Robert E; Scanlon, Paul D (Paul David); (Pulmonologist), Nakamura, Masao
• Contents: Spirometry: dynamic lung volumes -- Static (absolute) lung volumes -- Diffusing capacity of the lungs -- Bronchodilators and bronchial challenge testing -- Arterial blood gases -- Other tests of lung mechanics: resistance and compliance -- Distribution of ventilation -- Maximal respiratory pressures -- Preoperative pulmonary function testing -- Simple tests of exercise capacity -- Patterns in various diseases -- When to test and what to order -- Approaches to interpreting pulmonary function tests -- Illustrative cases.
• Edition: 3rd ed
• Publisher Details: Place of publication not identified : LWW
• Publication Date: 2011
• Extent: 1 online resource (272 pages)
• Subjects: 616.240754; Pulmonary function tests; Respiratory Function Tests; Lung Diseases -- diagnosis
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781451165951; 1451165951
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.