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Record Nr.

UNINA9910132334303321

Autore

Borg Brigitte M (Marianne), <1970->

Titolo

Interpreting lung function tests : a step-by-step guide / / Brigitte M. Borg, Bruce R. Thompson, Robyn E. O'Hehir

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Chichester, [England] : , : Wiley Blackwell, , 2014

©2014

ISBN

1-118-40546-3

1-118-40544-7

1-118-40548-X

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (185 p.)

Disciplina

616.24075

Soggetti

Pulmonary function tests

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Nota di contenuto

General features of interpretation and report writing -- Spirometry -- Static lung volumes -- Carbon monoxide transfer factor - single breath method -- Tests of respiratory muscle strength -- Bronchial provocation tests -- The importance of quality tests -- When results don't fit the rules.

Sommario/riassunto

Lung function assessment is the central pillar of modern respiratory diagnosis, providing invaluable information to assist in clinical decision making and management strategies.Interpreting Lung Function Tests: A Step-by Step Guide is a practical "how-to" training manual, which provides the reader with the necessary skills to interpret lung function test results, and to write a concise and informative report on the outcome.  Interpreting Lung Function Tests: A Step-by Step Guide   provides unique guidance on the reporting of pulmonary function tests, including