
Making Sense of Lung Function Tests
A Hands-on Guide
Hodder Arnold (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 30. May 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-0-340-76319-3 (ISBN)
Description
This pocket-sized handbook presents the many commonly performed tests of respiratory function, investigations that are to respiratory medicine what the ECG is to cardiology. Up to one third of emergency admissions are related to breathing difficulties of one sort or another, and a variety of diagnostic investigations are required. Familiarity with the interpretation of a range of respiratory parameters is therefore a fundamental skill to be acquired during training and improved upon throughout clinical practice.
Providing invaluable 'hands-on' guidance for trainees in anaesthetics, medicine and pulmonary function, and also acting as a useful ready reference for the experienced clinician, Making Sense of Lung Function Tests places lung function in a clinical context using 'real-life' examples. The book integrates an understanding of the physiological principles underlying lung function with their interpretation in clinical practice. In reading Making Sense of Lung Function Tests the trainee physician will improve knowledge of the mechanical measurements of lung function, gain understanding of lung capacity and flow rates, be able to monitor the effectiveness of respiration, e.g. through blood gas analysis, and, as a result, will learn quickly how to manage patients requiring lung function tests appropriately and with confidence.
Providing invaluable 'hands-on' guidance for trainees in anaesthetics, medicine and pulmonary function, and also acting as a useful ready reference for the experienced clinician, Making Sense of Lung Function Tests places lung function in a clinical context using 'real-life' examples. The book integrates an understanding of the physiological principles underlying lung function with their interpretation in clinical practice. In reading Making Sense of Lung Function Tests the trainee physician will improve knowledge of the mechanical measurements of lung function, gain understanding of lung capacity and flow rates, be able to monitor the effectiveness of respiration, e.g. through blood gas analysis, and, as a result, will learn quickly how to manage patients requiring lung function tests appropriately and with confidence.
Reviews / Votes
A superb reference book with excellent practical tips: it is practical as well as giving in-depth evidence of diagnostic and treatment approaches. An excellent reference book from a world leader in this subject.2004 BMA Medical Book Competition (awarded first p
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
35 line, 3 tone (B&W)
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 129 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-340-76319-3 (9780340763193)
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Persons
Jonathan Dakin is Specialist Registrar in Respiratory Medicine, London, UK
Elena Kourteli is Specialist Registrar in Anaesthetics, London, UK
Robert Winter is Consultant Respiratory Physician, Addenbrooke's Hospital and Papworth Hospital, Cambridge, UK
Elena Kourteli is Specialist Registrar in Anaesthetics, London, UK
Robert Winter is Consultant Respiratory Physician, Addenbrooke's Hospital and Papworth Hospital, Cambridge, UK
Author
Addenbrookes NHS Trust, Cambridge, UK
Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust, UK
Content
Part I. Tests of mechanical properties
1. Peak expiratory flow
2. Spirometry
3. Airway responsiveness testing
4. The flow volume loop
5. Static compliance
6. Lung volumes
7. Diffusion capacity
8. Respiratory muscle power
9. Airway resistance
Part II. Blood gas interpretation
10. Assessment of ventilation
11. Assessment of oxygenation
12. Distribution of ventilation and perfusion
13. Assessment of haemoglobin saturation
14. Respiration and acid-base balance
Part III. Exercise testing
15. Disability assessment tests
16. Limited exercise testing with saturation monitoring
17. Maximal cardio-respiratory testing
Part IV. Characteristic patterns of abnormality by disease
1. Peak expiratory flow
2. Spirometry
3. Airway responsiveness testing
4. The flow volume loop
5. Static compliance
6. Lung volumes
7. Diffusion capacity
8. Respiratory muscle power
9. Airway resistance
Part II. Blood gas interpretation
10. Assessment of ventilation
11. Assessment of oxygenation
12. Distribution of ventilation and perfusion
13. Assessment of haemoglobin saturation
14. Respiration and acid-base balance
Part III. Exercise testing
15. Disability assessment tests
16. Limited exercise testing with saturation monitoring
17. Maximal cardio-respiratory testing
Part IV. Characteristic patterns of abnormality by disease