McGraw-Hill's Pocket Guide to Spirometry

Erscheinungsjahr 2003
ISBN: 978-0-07-471331-0
Verlag: McGraw-Hill Education - Europe

Buch, Englisch, 128 Seiten, Format (B × H): 115 mm x 179 mm, Gewicht: 116 g

McGraw-Hill's Pocket Guide to Spirometry explains all a practitioner needs to know about spirometry what a spirometer is, how to use one, how to interpret test results, the different types of spirometers presenting the information in a practical, systematic manner. This is an essential aid for GPs and for all practitioners and nurses treating patients with respiratory conditions. Another excellent addition to the McGraw-Hill's Pocket Guide series.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Johns, David P.

Johns, David

Pierce, Rob

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Pneumologie, Atmung, Asthma

Inhaltsverzeichnis

ForewordPrefaceAcknowledgmentsIntroductionPART 1Chapter 1 What is spirometry and what are its uses?
The function of the lung and lung function tests
Indications for spirometry
Complications and contraindications
SummaryChapter 2 Measurement of ventilatory function
The spirogram
Indices based on 6-second forced expiration
Inspiratory capacity
The flow-volume curve or loop
SummaryChapter 3 Measurement devices
Volume-displacement spirometers
Flow spirometers
Monitoring devices and peak flow meters
Calibration and quality control
Factors to consider when choosing a spirometer
SummaryChapter 4 How to do spirometry and the common problems
How to do spirometry
Measurements in young children
Acceptability criteria
Back-extrapolation
Patient-related problems
Instrument-related problems
Performing spirometry in the busy clinical practice
SummaryPART 2Chapter 5 Infection Control
Cross-infection and lung function testing
Reducing the risk of cross-infection
SummaryChapter 6 Predicted normal values
Normal values
Selecting the most appropriate normal values
SummaryPART 3Chapter 7 Interpretation of ventilatory function tests
Significant change in spirometry with time
Classifying abnormal ventilatory function
Grading severity of a ventilatory defect
Measuring reversibility of airflow obstruction
Airway provocation testing
Peak flow monitoring
Choosing the appropriate test
SummaryChapter 8 Case histories
Case 1
Case 2
Case 3
Case 4
Case 5
Case 6
Case 7
Case 8
Case 9
Case 10
SummaryPART 4
Chapter 9 Mechanics of breathing
Gas flow through the airways-how airflow is produced
Patterns of airflow in the human airways
The phenomenon of maximal airflow limitation
Theories of airflow obstruction
How pulmonary disease affects airflow
SummaryChapter 10 SummaryAppendix A Equipment standards and validation proceduresAppendix B Correction of volume and flow to BTPSAppendix C Predicted normal valuesGlossaryReferences and further readingIndex

Über Autor(innen)

Pierce, Rob
Rob Pierce is Professor of Respiratory Medicine at the University of Melbourne and Director of the Institute for Breathing and Sleep and Director of the Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine at Austin Hospital, Victoria, Australia.

Johns, David
David P. Johns is Conjoint Associate Professor and consultant in Clinical respiratory science at the University of Tasmania and the Royal Hobart Hospital.

David P. Johns is Associate Professor and a consultant clinical respiratory scientist at the University of Tasmania and the Royal Hobart Hospital.Rob Pierce is Professor of Respiratory Medicine at the University of Melbourne and Director of the Institute for Breathing and Sleep at the Austin and Repatriation Medical Centre in Victoria.