Lung Function Tests: Physiological Principles and Clinical Applications

Hughes MD PhD, John M. B.; Pride MD FRCP, Neil B.; Price, N.B.

ISBN 10: 0702023507 / ISBN 13: 9780702023507

Published by Bailliere Tindall, 1999

About this Item

The book is in good condition with all pages and cover intact, including the dust jacket if originally issued. The spine may show light wear. Pages may contain some notes or highlighting, and there might be a "From the library of" label. Boxed set packaging, shrink wrap, or included media like CDs may be missing.

Seller Inventory # BSM.199XQ

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Lung Function Tests: Physiological Principles and Clinical Applications
• Publisher: Bailliere Tindall
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0702023507
• ISBN 13: 9780702023507
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: good

About this title

Synopsis

This book is a visually appealing, concise guide to pulmonary function testing. It gives practical advice on how to use and interpret these tests in the clinical setting. In particular, there are guidelines on when to test and what to order, combined withexplanations of how to interpret actual test results quickly and easily.

Indicates the benefits and limitations of available tests and gives practical advice on how to run an efficient pulmonary function laboratory

Provides examples of pulmonary function test patterns in different clinical settings

Advises on how pulmonary function tests should be presented and reported to clinicians

Covers important areas outside the pulmonary function laboratory, e.g. paediatrics, intensive care, sleep and breathing, domiciliary care

Eye-catching text design with use of tinted boxes to highlight Calculations and Key Points