Interpretation of Pulmonary Function Tests: A Practical Guide - Softcover

Hyatt, Robert E.; Scanlon, Paul D.; Nakamura, Masao

Softcover

ISBN 10: 078173682X ISBN 13: 9780781736824

Publisher: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2003

Synopsis

This practical, easy-to-read guide successfully meets the needs of pulmonary fellows, pulmonary clinicians, respiratory therapists, and nurses. Filled with tables, graphs, and illustrative cases, the book helps readers fully understand the clinical utility of pulmonary function tests. This Second Edition includes new information on a surrogate test for FVC, new ATS standards and procedures for bronchoprovocation, and use of CT to measure lung volume and detect emphysema and pulmonary embolism. The sections on preoperative pulmonary function testing and tests of exercise capacity have been expanded. This edition also includes teaching pearls on when to test and what to order and an algorithm for interpreting tests.

Edition details

• Publisher: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 078173682X
• ISBN 13: 9780781736824
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 200