Pocket Guide to Spirometry

Häftad, Engelska, 2011

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Beskrivning

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 FeaturesCompletely revised and updatedNew figures and tablesNow includes information on how to treat children from 4 years of ageNew design and layoutEndorsed by the Australian Lung Foundation When you can breathe nothing else matters...The Australian Lung FoundationNew Book: Pocket Guide to Spirometry View more documents from McGraw-Hill Medical Australia

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2011-11-16
Mått:115 x 182 x 10 mm
Vikt:189 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:160
Upplaga:3
Förlag:McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN:9780071016193

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Lungmedicin inom Medicin

Mer om författaren

David P. Johns is Conjoint Associate Professor and consultant in Clinical respiratory science at the University of Tasmania and the Royal Hobart Hospital.

Innehållsförteckning

Foreword to the third editionForeword to the second editionForeword to the first editionPrefaceAcknowledgmentsAbout the authorsIntroduction1. 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 proceduresAppendix B: Correction of volume and flow to BTPSAppendix C: Predicted normal valuesGlossaryReferencesUseful websitesIndex