Overview

Already established as a 'classic' in the field, Clinical Tests of Respiratory Function presents an authoritative yet accessible account of this complex area, fusing the basic principles of respiratory physiology with applications in clinical practice across a wide range of disorders. This third edition has been extensively revised to reflect advances in our understanding of respiratory function at rest, on exercise and during sleep, together with technological developments related to investigation and treatment. Now subdivided into four practical sections, users can easily pick their desired topic, from the commonly used tests and their underlying physiological mechanisms to abnormalities of function in both respiratory and non-respiratory diseases. The book concludes with a helpful section on test interpretation, new to this edition. This eagerly awaited revision will quickly find a place on the bookshelves of all practitioners - clinicians and laboratory investigators - who have an interest in respiratory function. From the reviews of the second edition: 'skillfull achieves lucid descriptions of complex physiological concepts ..... a classsic within the pulmonary literature, providing a concise yet complete account of pulmonary physiology from a clinical perspective' British Journal of Hospital Medicine 'very useful...the book is authoritative, comprehensive, extensively referenced and - for a book on this topic - easy to read and understand' Thorax

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Author:   G John Gibson (Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Hodder Arnold
Edition:   3rd New edition
Dimensions:   Width: 18.90cm , Height: 2.90cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   1.247kg
ISBN:  

9780340925614

ISBN 10:   0340925612
Pages:   432
Publication Date:   28 November 2008
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

Part A The tests and their physiological basis 1 Respiratory mechanics 2 Pulmonary gas exchange 3 Carbon monoxide diffusing capacity (transfer factor) 4 Arterial blood gases and acid\ndash;base balance 5 Tests of ventilatory control 6 Respiratory measurements during sleep 7 Exercise tests 8 Normal variation Part B Function in respiratory disease 9 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and obliterative bronchiolitis 10 Bronchiectasis and cystic fibrosis 11 Asthma 12 Central airway obstruction and bronchial carcinoma 13 Respiratory infections and acute respiratory distress syndrome 14 Diffuse parenchymal lung disease 15 Pulmonary vascular disease 16 Diseases of the pleura and chest wall 17 Function of the transplanted lung 18 Sleep apnoea syndromes Part C Respiratory function in systemic diseases 19 Cardiac disease 20 Neuromuscular disease 21 Blood disorders 22 Renal diseases 23 Hepatic and bowel disease 24 Metabolic and endocrine disorders 25 Rheumatic and connective tissue disorders 26 Psychogenic dyspnoea Part D Interpretation 27 Interpretation of respiratory function tests

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. ..a dominating and outstanding reference for students and practitioners in the field of pulmonology and respiratory care. --Doody's

<br>. ..a dominating and outstanding reference for students and practitioners in the field of pulmonology and respiratory care. --Doody's<p><br>

<br>. ..a dominating and outstanding reference for students and practitioners in the field of pulmonology and respiratory care. --Doody's<br>

Author Information

G.J Gibson, Professor of Respiratory Medicine, University of Newcastle upon Tyne; and Consultant Respiratory Physician, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

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