TY - BOOK AU - Hyatt,Robert E. AU - Scanlon,Paul D. AU - Nakamura,Masao TI - Interpretation of pulmonary function tests: a practical guide SN - 9781451143805 (pbk) U1 - 616.24075 KW - Respiratory Function Tests KW - Lung Diseases KW - diagnosis N1 - Includes index; Spirometry : dynamic lung volumes -- Static (absolute) lung volumes -- Diffusing capacity of the lungs -- Bronchodilators and bronchial challenge testing -- Arterial blood gases -- Other tests of lung mechanics : resistance and compliance -- Distribution of ventilation -- Maximal respiratory pressures -- Preoperative pulmonary function testing -- Simple tests of exercise capacity -- Patterns in various diseases -- When to test and what to order -- Approaches to interpreting pulmonary function tests -- Illustrative cases ER -