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Pocket Guide to Spirometry

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Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
PART 1
Chapter 1 What is spirometry and what are its uses?
The function of the lung and lung function tests
Indications for spirometry
Complications and contraindications
Summary
Chapter 2 Measurement of ventilatory function
The spirogram
Indices based on 6-second forced expiration
Inspiratory capacity
The flow-volume curve or loop
Summary
Chapter 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
Summary
Chapter 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
Summary
PART 2
Chapter 5 Infection Control
Cross-infection and lung function testing
Reducing the risk of cross-infection
Summary
Chapter 6 Predicted normal values
Normal values
Selecting the most appropriate normal values
Summary
PART 3
Chapter 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
Summary
Chapter 8 Case histories
Case 1
Case 2
Case 3
Case 4
Case 5
Case 6
Case 7
Case 8
Case 9
Case 10
Summary
PART 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
Summary
Chapter 10 Summary
Appendix A Equipment standards and validation procedures
Appendix B Correction of volume and flow to BTPS
Appendix C Predicted normal values
Glossary
References and further reading
Useful websites
Index

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Brand McGraw Hill / Medical

Reference 44478

EAN13 9780070134645

ISBN 9780070134645

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Publication date: 2007
Issue number: 2
Cover: paperback
Pages count: 160
Dimensions (mm): 44 x 70

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Pocket Guide to Spirometry

Foreword

Preface

Acknowledgments

Introduction

PART 1

Chapter 1 What is spirometry and what are its uses?

The function of the lung and lung function tests

Indications for spirometry

Complications and contraindications

Summary

Chapter 2 Measurement of ventilatory function

The spirogram

Indices based on 6-second forced expiration

Inspiratory capacity

The flow-volume curve or loop

Summary

Chapter 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

Summary

Chapter 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

Summary

PART 2

Chapter 5 Infection Control

Cross-infection and lung function testing

Reducing the risk of cross-infection

Summary

Chapter 6 Predicted normal values

Normal values

Selecting the most appropriate normal values

Summary

PART 3

Chapter 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

Summary

Chapter 8 Case histories

Case 1

Case 2

Case 3

Case 4

Case 5

Case 6

Case 7

Case 8

Case 9

Case 10

Summary

PART 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

Summary

Chapter 10 Summary

Appendix A Equipment standards and validation procedures

Appendix B Correction of volume and flow to BTPS

Appendix C Predicted normal values

Glossary

References and further reading

Useful websites

Index