Respiratory Physiology: The Essentials - Softcover

West, John B.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0781751527 ISBN 13: 9780781751520

Publisher: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2004

Synopsis

This compact, concise, easy-to-read monograph explains the key concepts and equations in respiratory physiology. The Seventh Edition updates and revises material to reflect current advances in respiratory science but does not stray from the proven formula students and faculty have enjoyed since 1974. New updates include physiology of pulmonary capillaries, hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction, pulmonary edema, surface tension, elastic properties of the lung and chest wall, metabolic functions of the lung, and perinatal respiration. Ample illustrations and pedagogical features help clarify important equations and concepts. USMLE-style review questions at the end of each chapter help students review for class or boards.

About this title

Product Description:

minor shelf wear only

Review:

Doody's Book Review Service, 28-APR-08, Steven K. Hamick, BIS, RRT, AE-C, William Beaumont Hospitals -- "This eighth edition continues the gold standard tradition of its predecessors. It is well written and well laid out. Dr. West takes the complex topic of respiratory physiology, breaks it down into its individual components, and writes the specifics in a very simple, easy to understand language. This is a must-have book not only for medical and respiratory care students but for university, college, and hospital libraries."-Doody's Book Review Service (Weighted Numerical Score: 98; 5 Stars)

About this edition

• Publisher: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0781751527
• ISBN 13: 9780781751520
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 208