Pulmonary Function Testing & Interpretation (Clinical Focus) - Softcover

James E. Hansen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9350251051 ISBN 13: 9789350251058

Publisher: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, 2011

Synopsis

Pulmonary Function Testing & Interpretation is a comprehensive guide to lung function tests, such as spirometry, lung volume and diffusing capacity. Beginning with an introduction to the history of respiratory physiology, structure and function, and preparation for testing, individual chapters explain different types of test and the interpretation of result based on gender, age and body size. Written by a leading USA-based expert, the book introduces new ways to interpret spirometry values, as well as assess the effectiveness of aerosol-based bronchodilator drugs on obstructive airway disease. The book includes ten case studies, each with a question and answer section.

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About the Author

James E Hansen MD FACP FCCP APS ATS
Emeritus Professor of Medicine, David Geffen UCLA School of Medicine, Respiratory and Critical Care Physiology and Medicine, Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, CA, USA

Edition details

• Publisher: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9350251051
• ISBN 13: 9789350251058
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 272