Pulmonary pathophysiology--the essentials / John B. West.

Author
West, John B. (John Burnard) [Browse]
Format
Book
Language
English
Εdition
5th ed.
Published/​Created
Baltimore, Md. : Williams & Wilkins, [1998], ©1998.
Description
x, 198 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

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    Summary note
    Pulmonary Pathophysiology: The Essentials, 5th edition, emphasizes the function of the diseased lung, with appropriate consideration of the relationship of structure to function. It is succinct, clearly written, and well illustrated - providing the essentials of what students need to know. Included in this edition is up-to-date information on bronchial asthma and mechanical ventilation, didactic illustrations, and updated study questions, with answers.
    Notes
    Companion vol. to: Respiratory physiology--the essentials / John B. West. 5th ed. c1995.
    Bibliographic references
    Includes bibliographical references (p. 171-175) and index.
    Contents
    • Pt. 1. Lung Function Tests and What They Mean. Ch. 1. Ventilation. Ch. 2. Gas Exchange. Ch. 3. Other Tests
    • Pt. 2. Function of the Diseased Lung. Ch. 4. Obstructive Diseases. Ch. 5. Restrictive Diseases. Ch. 6. Vascular Diseases. Ch. 7. Environmental and Other Diseases
    • Pt. 3. Function of the Failing Lung. Ch. 8. Respiratory Failure. Ch. 9. Oxygen Therapy. Ch. 10. Mechanical Ventilation. App. A. Symbols, Units, and Normal Values.
    ISBN
    0683302256
    LCCN
    97026212
    OCLC
    37213981
    RCP
    C - S
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