Pocket Guide to Spirometry
3rd Edition
0071016198
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9780071016193
© 2011 | Published: July 27, 2011
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 p…
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Foreword to the third edition1. What is spirometry and what are its uses?
Foreword 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. Summary
3. Measurements devices4. How to do spirometry and the common problems5. Infection control6. Predicted normal values7. Interpretation of spirometry8. Case histories9. Mechanics of breathing10. Summary
5. Infection control6. Predicted normal values7. Interpretation of spirometry8. Case histories9. Mechanics of breathing10. Summary
7. Interpretation of spirometry8. Case histories9. Mechanics of breathing10. Summary
9. Mechanics of breathing10. Summary
Appendix 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
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.
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Completely revised and updatedNew figures and tablesNow includes information on how to treat children from 4 years of ageNew design and layout Endorsed by the Australian Lung Foundation When you can breathe nothing else matters...
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