Respiratory Physiology: Basics and Applications - Softcover

Leff, Alan R., M.D.; Schumacker, Paul T., Ph.D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0721639526 ISBN 13: 9780721639529

Publisher: W B Saunders Co, 1993

Synopsis

Respiratory Physiology is an uncommonly complete, current textbook and reference that introduces students, fellows and practicing physicians to the biophysical and physiological concepts underlying lung function. You'll understand respiration and gas exchange... lung growth and development... pulmonary function tests... cellular defense mechanisms... the neurobiology of the lung... and the biology of conducting airways. Even more than that, you'll see how to apply this wealth of knowledge in everyday clinical practice.
Respiratory Physiology's expert, easy-to-follow discussions include... a Quantitative, Biophysical Approach to the development of lung mechanics and gas exchange - giving students a firm grasp of the pathophysiology of disease; frequent references to Clinical Disease States - to enhance the student's and physician's understanding of normal physiology and the mechanisms underlying disease; Quantitative Examples - to demonstrate physiologic principles; a relevant study of Lung Cell Biology - to help students comprehend the latest developments; descriptions of Pulmonary Function Tests - to illustrate the application of theoretical principles to applied function; a systematic explanation of Lung Gas Exchange - to give students and physicians a deeper understanding of the mechanisms underlying normal lung gas exchange and its failure in disease; and a complete examination of Airway Smooth Muscle Controlprovides the student or physician with a foundation in cell biology and reflects the growing incidence of asthma today.

Edition details

• Publisher: W B Saunders Co
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 0721639526
• ISBN 13: 9780721639529
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 208