Pulmonary Function Testing

Pulmonary Function Testing

Author: Jack Wanger

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 399

ISBN-13: 0763781185

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Covers the most commonly performed pulmonary function tests, separated into individual chapters to allow a full overview of each test ...contains updated material including the latest guidelines and recommendations from the American Thoracic Society, the American Association for Respiratory Care, and the European Respiratory Society. Also included are new expanded chapters covering Maximal Inspiratory Testing, Expiratory Pressures Testing, Pediatrics, Blood Gases, and Reference Values. This text is a guide for both classroom learning and application in the clinical setting. -- Provided by publisher


Interpretation of Pulmonary Function Tests

Interpretation of Pulmonary Function Tests

Author: Robert E. Hyatt

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 232

ISBN-13: 145114380X

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This guide provides practical, clinical coverage of various types of pulmonary function testing as it applies to a host of disease conditions.


Clinical Respiratory Medicine E-Book

Clinical Respiratory Medicine E-Book

Author: Stephen G. Spiro

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2012-07-30

Total Pages: 1000

ISBN-13: 1455723290

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Clinical Respiratory Medicine provides practical guidance to help you more effectively diagnose and manage the full range of pulmonary disorders, including those seen in today’s most challenging patient populations. In print and online, this medical reference book delivers the answers you need to ensure the best outcomes. Better manage and treat patients with pulmonary disease with complete clinical coverage of the critical information relevant to your everyday practice, presented in a templated, user-friendly format. Find critical information quickly with the help of diagnostic algorithms. Thoroughly understand the needs and recognize co-morbidities of particular patient populations through entirely new chapters on lung structure, echocardiography, and obesity and its effects. Access the latest research and advancements in lung cancer, benign tumors, and the importance of pulmonary physiology in understanding lung function and the disease processes that occur. Watch and learn. Over 80 videos of practical procedures and interactive review questions are available online at www.expertconsult.com.


Little Black Book of Pulmonary Medicine

Little Black Book of Pulmonary Medicine

Author: Edward Ringel

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 548

ISBN-13: 9780763752446

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Tightly organized into a super-condensed outline bulleted format, this handy, pocket-sized manual details precise, up-to-date information for diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer. Throughout the book, tables and figures summarize important clinical data and current professional society recommendations, while salient references direct readers to additional information. Current, quick, and concise, for instant access in the ward or in the clinic!


Pulmonary Function Testing

Pulmonary Function Testing

Author: Jack Wanger

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers

Published: 2011-06-16

Total Pages: 399

ISBN-13: 144964788X

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Pulmonary Function Testing: A Practical Approach, Third Edition covers the most commonly performed pulmonary function tests in an engaging and easily accessible format. This comprehensive resource is ideal for respiratory care students and is also a valuable reference for practitioners. The most commonly performed exercise tests are separated into individual chapters to allow a full overview of each test. Pulmonary Function Testing: A Practical Approach, Third Edition contains updated material including the latest guidelines and recommendations. The Third Edition also includes new expanded chapters covering Maximal Inspiratory Testing, Expiratory Pressures Testing, Pediatrics, Blood Gases, and Reference Values. This text is an ideal guide for both classroom learning and application in the clinical setting. Each chapter reviews a particular pulmonary function test or common group of tests and includes: • Relevant Physiology • Pertinent Background Information • Technical Factors • Relevant Instrumentation • Respiratory Calculations • Patient Cases • Self-assessment Questions • References Instructor Resources include an Instructor’s Manual, PowerPoint Presentations, TestBank, and an Image Bank.


Pulmonary Disease Diagnosis and Therapy

Pulmonary Disease Diagnosis and Therapy

Author: M. I. Gabriel Khan

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 710

ISBN-13:

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This handbook also provides extensive coverage of: *Pulmonary function testing; *Asthma, restrictive lung disease; *Bacterial pneumonia; *Acute respiratory distress syndrome; *Acid-base disorders; *Lung cancer and the solitary pulmonary nodule.


Manual of Clinical Problems in Pulmonary Medicine

Manual of Clinical Problems in Pulmonary Medicine

Author: Timothy A. Morris

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published: 2014-04-16

Total Pages: 814

ISBN-13: 1469873567

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Stay current with the latest information on the diagnosis and management of pulmonary disorders with Manual of Clinical Problems in Pulmonary Medicine, 7e. Drawing on the expertise of a stellar team of renowned experts in the field, this updated pocket reference provides concise coverage of all aspects of pulmonary disorders, including pathophysiology, differential diagnoses, and the latest evidence-based treatments for pulmonary illness. Featuring a spiral binding, compact size, and concise entries, this reference is ideal for bedside use and is portable enough to take along as you move between home, clinic, and hospital. “Well worth reading cover to cover and will serve as an excellent reference resource in the field of pulmonary medicine.” K. P. Ravikrishnan, FRCP(C), FACP (William Beaumont Hospitals), reviewing previous edition Key features of Manual of Clinical Problems in Pulmonary Medicine include: Highlights of pulmonary and critical care medicine processes and resources available to help you prevent, diagnose, and treat respiratory diseases. Up-to-date information on presentations that are typical for common and otherwise important respiratory disorders. Updated traditional, disease-based chapters so you can refresh your knowledge. NEW sections on Presentation of Respiratory Disorders and Pulmonary Resources and Procedures help you clearly identify and treat your patients. Uniform chapters that highlight key characteristics, including definition, etiology, incidence, diagnostic work up, management and outcomes. Annotated bibliography presents the best evidence for you to apply in practice Whether you are a busy practitioner in pulmonary medicine, a pulmonary specialist, or a resident in pulmonary medicine, internal medicine, or general surgery, you’ll find this authoritative reference a “must-have” for your practice.


Clinical Respiratory Medicine

Clinical Respiratory Medicine

Author: Richard K. Albert

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2008-04-16

Total Pages: 1031

ISBN-13: 0323070949

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This comprehensive clinical textbook examines all aspects of respiratory medicine. The editors take a practical approach to the diagnosis and management of patients with the full range of pulmonary disorders, making this your ideal source for reference in clinical practice. Fully revised, this essential volume includes new chapters on PET imaging, implications of genetic research, oxygen therapy, and rehabilitation. Now an Expert Consult title, it comes with access to the complete contents of the book online, including all of the book’s images, downloadable for use in presentations. Provides complete clinical coverage so you can Better manage and treat patients with pulmonary disease. Uses templated, clinical chapters for consistent, concise, essential information. Includes coverage that reflects the way you practice medicine today with critical information relevant to everyday practice. Utilizes diagnostic algorithms to help you find critical information and at a glance. Includes new chapters on PET imaging, implications of genetic research, oxygen therapy, and rehabilitation to keep you up to date. Includes access to the complete contents of the book online, including all of the book’s images, downloadable for use in presentations.