Lung function tests made easy

• Main Authors: Shiner, Robert J. (Author), Steier, Joerg (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Edinburgh Elsevier 2013
• Series: Made easy (Churchill Livingstone (Publisher))
• Subjects: Respiratory Function Tests; Respiratory Tract Diseases > diagnosis
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Lung function testing has evolved over the years from a tool purely used for research and is now a commonly utilised form of clinical investigation. This new book is clear, concise and easy to read, providing both the essential scientific information as well as focusing on the practical aspects of l...

Table of Contents:

• Respiratory structure and function
• Mechanics of breathing
• Spirometry
• Pitfalls in spirometry
• Lung volume measurements
• Diffusion, gas exchange, and blood gas measurements
• Basics of exercise and respiratory muscle testing
• Preoperative evaluation.