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

• Autore: Borg Brigitte M (Marianne), <1970->
• Pubblicazione: Chichester, [England] : , : Wiley Blackwell, , 2014; ©2014
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (185 p.)
• Disciplina: 616.24075
• Soggetto topico: Pulmonary function tests
• Persona (resp. second.): ThompsonBruce R <1967-> (Robert); O'HehirRobyn E <1954-> (Elizabeth)
• 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
• Titolo autorizzato: Interpreting lung function tests
• ISBN: 1-118-40546-3; 1-118-40544-7; 1-118-40548-X
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910132334303321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II