Pulmonary Function Tests in Clinical Practice

-       Provides a simplified approach to interpreting most diagnostic tests in the field of respiratory medicine

-       Features up to date and accurate information covering well established and emerging tests methods

-       Highly illustrated and well referenced for further reading

About this book

 This revised and updated book provides a simplified approach to interpreting most diagnostic tests in the field of respiratory medicine. Easy to understand and practical, it contains more than 125 illustrated diagrams and over 50 tables with essential information that summarize the various diagnostic tests and interpretative approaches in a simple and understandable fashion. Of special note are chapters on exercise testing and diagnostic tests for sleep disorders, the latter a new and emerging field. This new edition contains revised information based on the newest ATS guidelines.
Pulmonary Function Tests in Clinical Practice Second Edition assists residents and fellows in internal medicine, pulmonology, allergology and critical care by explaining the key information obtained from lung volume measurement and increases understanding of pulmonary function tests within the modern diagnostic armamentarium.

Table of contents (10 chapters)

Spirometry

Pages 1-40

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Lung Volumes

Pages 41-63

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Gas Transfer

Pages 65-78

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Airway Dysfunction, Challenge Testing and Occupational Asthma

Pages 79-97

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Respiratory Muscle Function and Other Pulmonary Function Studies

Pages 99-118

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Approach to PFT Interpretation

Pages 119-136

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Illustrative Cases on PFT

Pages 137-167

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Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Interpretation

Pages 169-194

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Exercise Testing

Pages 195-264

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Diagnostic Tests for Sleep Disorders

Pages 265-317

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