BookMichelle M. Cloutier.
Summary: "Gain a foundational understanding of respiratory physiology and how the respiratory system functions in health and disease. Respiratory Physiology, a volume in the Mosby Physiology Series, explains the fundamentals of this complex subject in a clear and concise manner, while helping you bridge the gap between normal function and disease with pathophysiology content throughout the book"--Publisher's description.
Contents:
Overview of the respiratory system: function and structure
Mechanical properties of the lung and chest wall
Dynamic lung mechanics
Tests of lung function
Alveolar ventilation
The pulmonary circulation
Ventilation (V̇), perfusion (Q̇) & their relationships
Oxygen and carbon dioxide transport
Pulmonary aspects of acid-base balance and arterial blood gas interpretation
Control of respiration
Non-respiratory functions of the lung
The lung under special circumstances
Appendices. Answers to self-study problems
Multiple-choice examination.