Main description:

This represents an unique book providing a simplified approach to interpreting most diagnostic tests in the field of respiratory medicine.  Easy to understand and practical containing more than 125 illustrated diagrams and over 50 tables containing key information designed to summarize certain interpretative approaches in a simple and understandable fashion and including 30 illustrative examples that apply the same principles presented in the book. Many diagnostic tests from all fields of respiratory medicine are included making it one of a kind. Including a chapter on diagnostic tests for sleep disorders, a new and emerging field, the book still focusses on classic test methods.  It contains many references and its data are derived from well respected and international sources and references that can be easily traced. 

Feature:

Provides a simplified approach to interpreting most diagnostic tests in the field of respiratory medicine

Up to date and accurate information covering well establised and emerging tests methods

Highly illustrated and well referenced for further reading

Back cover:

Pulmonary Function Tests in Clinical Practice is an unique book providing 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.

The book 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.

Contents:

Spirometry.- Lung Volumes.- Gas Transfer.- Bronchial Challenge Testing.- Respiratory Muscle Function & Other Pulmonary Function Studies.- Approach to PFT Interpretation.- Illustrative Cases on PFT.- Arterial Blood Gas Interpretation.- Exercise Testing.- Diagnostic Tests for Sleep Disorders.