Main description:

Pocket Guide to Spirometry explains everything a practitioner needs to know about spirometry, including what a spirometer is, how to use one, how to interpret test results and the different types of spirometers. This book presents information in a practical, systematic manner and is an essential aid for all practitioners and nurses treating patients with respiratory conditions.

Key Features

Completely revised and updated

New figures and tables

Now includes information on how to treat children from 4 years of age

New design and layout

Endorsed by the Australian Lung Foundation When you can breathe nothing else matters...

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Contents:

Foreword to the third editionForeword to the second edition

Foreword to the first edition

Preface

Acknowledgments

About the authors

Introduction

1. What is spirometry and what are its uses?2. Measurement of ventilatory function3. Measurements devices4. How to do spirometry and the common problems5. Infection control6. Predicted normal values7. Interpretation of spirometry8. Case histories9. Mechanics of breathing10. SummaryAppendix A: Equipment standards and validation procedures

Appendix B: Correction of volume and flow to BTPS

Appendix C: Predicted normal values

Glossary

References

Useful websites

Index