Pocket Guide to Lung Function Tests - Softcover

Hancox, Bob; Whyte, Ken

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0074709798 ISBN 13: 9780074709795

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education / Australia, 2002

Synopsis

This is the essential, hands-on practical reference for non-specialist practitioners, medical students, nurses, residents and general practitioners to use when interpreting lung function tests. In clear and simple terms, this book describes commonly used lung function tests and reviews the results for patterns of abnormal and normal diseases states.
* Explanations without equations
* Easy to read and easy to follow
* Case studies for each test result
* Glossary
* List of common symbols

About this title

Synopsis:

This book shows respiratory practitioners and students how to interpret results from the most commonly used lung function tests. Filled with clinical examples, it reviews a wide range of tests, including spirometry, flow-volume loops, lung volume measurement, tests of gas transfer, arterial blood gas analysis, and more.

About the Author:

Respiratory Physician, Dunedin NZ

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education / Australia
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0074709798
• ISBN 13: 9780074709795
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 157