PFT Notes


Book Description

Rely on this reference for all of the information you need in any clinical setting. It covers all aspects of pulmonary function testing, including which tests to order and why, and how to interpret the results.




Interpretation of Pulmonary Function Tests


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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.




PFT Notes


Book Description

Coverage encompasses tests/studies - indications for the tests/studies - techniques - American Thoracic Society recommendations and standards - normal values and - quality assurance. Reusable write-on/wipe-off pages help you record clinical data with ease. Bulleted text, tables, charts, algorithms, and relevant information for quick retrieval.




Ruppel's Manual of Pulmonary Function Testing


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Revison of: Manual of pulmonary function testing / Gregg L. Ruppel. 10th ed. c2013.







Pulmonary Function Testing


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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




Hyatt's Interpretation of Pulmonary Function Tests


Book Description

Practical and clinically relevant, Hyatt’s Interpretation of Pulmonary Function Tests provides user-friendly coverage of all types of pulmonary function testing as it applies to a wide range of disease conditions. In this revised 5th Edition, Dr. Paul D. Scanlon expands upon the tradition of excellence begun by renowned pulmonary physiologist and father of the flow-volume curve, Dr. Robert E. Hyatt. A new two-color design, new and reorganized cases, and revised and expanded content keep you up to date with all that's new in the field.




Lung Volume Reduction Surgery


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A panel of recognized authorities comprehensively review the medical, surgical, and pathophysiologic issues relevant to lung volume reduction surgery for emphysema. Topics range from the open technique and video-assisted thoracoscopic approaches to LVRS, to anesthetic management, to perioperative and nursing care of the patient. The experts also detail the selection of candidates for LVRS, the clinical results and clinical trials in LVRS, and the effects of LVRS on survival rates.




Pulmonary Function Tests in Clinical Practice


Book Description

This revised and updated book provides a simplified approach to interpreting most diagnostic tests in the field of respiratory medicine. Easy to understand and practical, it contains more than 125 illustrated diagrams and over 50 tables with essential information that summarize the various diagnostic tests and interpretative approaches in a simple and understandable fashion. Of special note are chapters on exercise testing and diagnostic tests for sleep disorders, the latter a new and emerging field. This new edition contains revised information based on the newest ATS guidelines. Pulmonary Function Tests in Clinical Practice Second Edition assists residents and fellows in internal medicine, pulmonology, allergology and critical care by explaining the key information obtained from lung volume measurement and increases understanding of pulmonary function tests within the modern diagnostic armamentarium.




Respiratory Notes


Book Description

This quick-reference tool puts all the respiratory therapy information you need at your fingertips. The procedure-based format includes supporting illustrations, fill-in-the-blank forms, and algorithms to help you study and guide you in practice.