BookPaul D. Scanlon, Robert E. Hyatt.
Contents:
Introduction
Spirometry: dynamic lung volues
Static (absolout) lung volumes
Diffusing capacity of the lungs
Bronchodilators and bronchial challenge testing
Arterial blood gases
Other tests of lung mechanics: resistance and compliance
Distribution of ventilation
Maximal respiratory pressures
Preoperative pulmonary function testing
Simple tests of exercise capacity
Patterns in various diseases
When to test and what to order
Interpreting pulmonary function tests
Illustrative cases