Overview

"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 wide 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 the clinical practice.Providing valuable ""hands-on"" guidance for trainees in anaesthetics, medicine and pulmonary function and acting as a useful ready reference for the experienced clinician, this text places lung function in a clinical context using ""real-life"" examples. It should help trainee physicians to 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 through blood gas analysis in order to learn quickly how to manage patients requiring lung function tests appropriately and with confidence."

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Author:   Robert Winter (Addenbrookes NHS Trust, Cambridge, UK) ,  Jonathan Dakin (Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust, UK) ,  Elena Kourteli
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Hodder Arnold
Dimensions:   Width: 12.90cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 21.00cm
Weight:   0.265kg
ISBN:  

9780340763193

ISBN 10:   0340763191
Pages:   160
Publication Date:   30 May 2003
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

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

Reviews

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

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

Author Information

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

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