Pocket Guide to Lung Function Tests

The Pocket Guide to Lung Function Tests is a practical guide to implementing and interpreting test results for common respiratory problems. In contrast to many reference texts already on the market, this book caters for both specialists and non-specialists - focusing on essential practical information - with a clinical rather than physiological emphasis. It also explains the subject without recourse to complex equations that often intimidate non-specialist practitioners. Handy and compact in length, the book presents only pertinent details and is well-suited for quick reference and easy access in the surgery. This new edition, in addition to a general update, includes new tests and expanded sections on techniques that have been further developed since the previous edition.

Description

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

Contents


Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Symbols used in lung function tests
Glossary
Chapter 1: Spirometry
Chapter 2: Flow-volume loops
Chapter 3: Peak expiratory flow
Chapter 4: Lung volumes
Chapter 5: Gas transfer
Chapter 6: Respiratory muscle function
Chapter 7: Bronchial challenge
Chapter 8: Arterial Blood Gas Analysis
Chapter 9: Cardio—pulmonary Exercise Tests
Chapter 10: Miscellaneous Tests
Chapter 11: Assessing patients for thoracic resection
Appendix
Bibliography
Index