Pulmonary pathophysiology : the essentials / John B. West.

Author
West, John B. (John Burnard) [Browse]
Format
Book
Language
English
Εdition
7th ed.
Published/​Created
Philadelphia : Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, [2008], ©2008.
Description
vii, 199 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

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    Summary note
    "The seventh edition of Pulmonary Pathophysiology focuses on the essentials of what students need to know about the function of the diseased lung. The text offers a clear and engaging overview of the disease states of the lung, emphasizing structure and function. A Question-and-Answer section is included to help students master and apply their knowledge."--BOOK JACKET.
    Notes
    Companion v. to: Respiratory physiology / John B. West. 7th ed. 2005.
    Bibliographic references
    Includes bibliographical references (p. 189-190) 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.
    ISBN
    • 9780781764148
    • 0781764149
    LCCN
    2007010595
    OCLC
    85885391
    RCP
    C - S
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