Pulmonary pathophysiology : the essentials

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Pulmonary pathophysiology : the essentials

John B. West

Williams & Wilkins, c1998

5th ed

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Companion vol. to: Respiratory physiology : the essentials / John B. West. 5th ed. c1995

Includes bibliographical references (p. 171-175) and index

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Description

ulmonary Pathophysiology: The Essentials, th edition, emphasizes the function of the diseased lung, with appropriate consideration of the relationship of structure of function. It is a succinct, clearly written, and well-illustrated-providing the essentials of what students need to know. Included in this editor: up-to-date information on bronchial asthma and mechanical ventilation; didactic illustrations; and updated study questions, with answers. It should remain required reading for all medical students, as well as desirable reading for physicians..", N Engl J Med Lecturers - Click here to order a FREE Review Copy of this title !

Table of Contents

  • Part 1 Lung function tests and what they mean: ventilation
  • gas exchange
  • other tests. Part 2 Function of the diseased lung: obstructive diseases
  • restrictive diseases
  • vascular diseases
  • environmental and other diseases. Part 3 Function of the failing lung: respiratory failure
  • oxygen therapy
  • mechanical ventilation.

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