Pulmonary Function Tests in Clinical Practice [Paperback]

Ali Altalag (Author), Jeremy Road (Author), Pearce Wilcox (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1848822308 | ISBN-13: 978-1848822306 | Publication Date: April 14, 2009 | Edition: 2nd Printing.

Complete review of pulmonary function tests in clinical practice, including performance and interpretation of lung function tests with an emphasis on practical aspects. Review of polysomnographic techniques and interpretive strategies again with a practical hands-on approach. An integrative aproach to cardiopulmonary exercise testing with interpretive strategy. Includes case discussions illustrating key concepts.

Editorial Reviews

Review

From the reviews: "This comprehensive book succinctly details all areas of pulmonary function … . Anyone already educated in pulmonary physiologic assessment would find this book reinforcing. … The book achieves its likely intended goals well. … I would recommend it highly to anyone in related subspecialty disciplines, and personally would consider it a very practical resource that I would add to my personal library." (Joel C. Sediman, Doody’s Review Service, July, 2009)

From the 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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 284 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 2nd Printing. edition (April 14, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1848822308
• ISBN-13: 978-1848822306
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,038,257 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A small book with a great value, October 16, 2009

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Zakariaya H. Mousa - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pulmonary Function Tests in Clinical Practice (Paperback)

Pulmonary Function Tests in Clinical Practice is a comprehensive manual written in a simplified and a very organized way making the understanding of these tests more easy than what many physicians think. Through its 285 pages and 10 chapters it covers all aspects of pulmonary functions that are required for care of patients with respiratory diseases or extra-pulmonary diseases with respiratory involvement. The book gather a wide range of data and information that would be found in divrese sources and the authors have managed to bring all these together in a simple language. The other significant feature of the book is the number and quality of illustarted figures which were over 125 along with 50 summarizing tables. This makes the book a useful source of information for beginers (medical students and residents) and a quick and comprehensive review for pulmonary specialists. Being a non pulmonologist, I found the book very easy to read and without difficulties in understanding the terminologies and definitions mentioned in its different chapters. The exercise cases were of great value in packing up all the informations.
I have no doubt that this book will add to understanding of pulmonary function tests in health care providers of various level of training involved in management of patients with respiratory illnesses.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great quick reference, February 7, 2010

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J. Mousa "JR" (Waterloo, ON Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pulmonary Function Tests in Clinical Practice (Paperback)

I felt lucky to have this book just before my board exam. It is really great in its contents and illustrations. The examples were of great help in making the topics clear and easy to understand. I strongly recommend it for those having difficulties understanding pulmonary function tests and wants to master it in short period of time.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is exceptional, February 1, 2010

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S. Smith (Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pulmonary Function Tests in Clinical Practice (Paperback)

I'm amazed by how much information and illustrative material this small book contains. The way topics are presented in this book is exceptional. The book is concise and yet comprehensive. It is prefect for somebody like me who wants to get to the bottom of the topic in a timely fashion. I highly recommend it to everybody interested in the interpretation of PFT, ABG, exercise testing, and polysomnography.