Making Sense of Lung Function Tests (Softcover)

Description

Respiratory problems are the commonest cause of acute admission to hospital. A variety of diagnostic investigations are required, both for acute and clinic assessment. Making Sense of Lung Function Tests, Second Edition familiarises bothtrainees and more experienced clinicians with the interpretation of a range of respiratory parameters. It places lung function in a clinical context using real-life examples and provides invaluable hands-on guidance.

For this second edition Consultant Respiratory Physician Jonathan Dakin and Consultant Anaesthetist Elena Kourteli are joined by Mark Mottershaw, Chief Respiratory Physiologist from Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth, all contributing a broadrange of expertise and perspectives. Together they have updated the book throughout and added new chapters including an algorithm for interpretation of pulmonary function tests, exhaled nitric oxide (FE_NO) and cardiopulmonary exercise testing.

The text offers a clear explanation of the concepts which students find difficult, including:

• Thebasis of obstructive and restrictivedefects
• Patternrecognition of theflowvolumeloop
• Differencesbetween TL_CO and K_CO
• Assessment of oxygenationusing PO₂ and SO₂
• Thebasis of Type 1 and type 2 respiratoryfailure
• Distinguishingrespiratory and metabolic acidosis
• Therelationshipbetweensleep and respiratoryfailure

The information is presented in an accessible way, suitable for any who seek only a grounding in spirometry or blood gases, but also sufficiently comprehensive for those completing specialist training in general or respiratory medicine.

Features

• Pocket-sized format of commonly performed tests of respiratory function for easy reference in the clinical setting
• Uses succinct text that is ideal for the non-specialist to improve their knowledge and gain confidence
• Emphasizes clinical interpretation rather than physiological or biochemical principles
• Provides succinct coverage of key physiological information highlighted for rapid reference
• Includes frequently asked questions with answers ideal for the trainee

Contents

Tests of airway function and mechanical properties. Blood gas interpretation. Exercise testing. Interpretation.