Respiratory Physiology

Mosby Physiology Series
2. Auflage 2018
ISBN: 978-0-323-59578-0
Verlag: Mosby US

Buch, Englisch, 224 Seiten, Format (B × H): 191 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 440 g

Gain a foundational understanding of respiratory physiology and how the respiratory system functions in health and disease. Respiratory Physiology, a volume in the Mosby Physiology Series, explains the fundamentals of this complex subject in a clear and concise manner, while helping you bridge the gap between normal function and disease with pathophysiology content throughout the book.
- Helps you easily master the material in a systems-based curriculum with learning objectives, Clinical Concept boxes, highlighted key words and concepts, chapter summaries, self-study questions, and a comprehensive exam.
- Keeps you current with recent advances in respiratory physiology, and includes a new chapter on new and emerging aspects of the lung.
- Includes nearly 150 clear, 2-color diagrams that simplify complex concepts.
- Features clinical commentaries that show you how to apply what you've learned to real-life clinical situations.
- Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Complete the Mosby Physiology Series! Systems-based and portable, these titles are ideal for integrated programs.

- Blaustein, Kao, & Matteson: Cellular Physiology and Neurophysiology
- Johnson: Gastrointestinal Physiology
- Koeppen & Stanton: Renal Physiology
- Pappano & Weir: Cardiovascular Physiology
- White, Harrison, & Mehlmann: Endocrine and Reproductive Physiology
- Hudnall: Hematology: A Pathophysiologic Approach
- New chapter on New and Emerging Aspects of the Lung
- Add clinical boxes
- Symbols/abbreviations

Autoren/Hrsg.

Cloutier, Michelle M.

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Pneumologie, Atmung, Asthma
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Vorklinische Medizin: Grundlagenfächer Physiologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Chapter 1 Overview of the respiratory system: Function and Structure

Chapter 2 Mechanical Properties of the Lung and Chest Wall

Chapter 3 Dynamic Lung Mechanics

Chapter 4 Tests of Lung Function

Chapter 5 Alveolar Ventilation

Chapter 6 The Pulmonary Circulation

Chapter 7 Ventilation (V?), Perfusion (Q?) & Relationships

Chapter 8 Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Transport

Chapter 9 Pulmonary aspects of acid-base balance and arterial blood gas interpretation

Chapter 10 Control of Respiration

Chapter 11 Non-respiratory functions of the lung

Chapter 12 The lung under special circumstances

APPENDIX A ANSWERS TO SELF-STUDY PROBLEMS

APPENDIX B MULTIPLE-CHOICE EXAMINATION