Interpretation of Pulmonary Functions Tests: A Practical Guide

by Robert E. Hyatt, Paul D. Scanlon, Masao Nakamura

This practical, easy-to-read guide successfully meets the needs of pulmonary fellows, pulmonary clinicians, respiratory therapists, and nurses. Filled with tables, graphs, and illustrative cases, the book helps readers fully understand the clinical utility of pulmonary function tests. This Second Edition includes new information on a surrogate test for FVC, new ATS standards and procedures for bronchoprovocation, and use of CT to measure lung volume and detect emphysema and pulmonary embolism. The sections on preoperative pulmonary function testing and tests of exercise capacity have been expanded. This edition also includes teaching pearls on when to test and what to order and an algorithm for interpreting tests.

240 pages, Paperback

First published April 21, 2003

Reviews

[Leslie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well-written book on PFT interpretation. It's easy to read, starts with the basics, and builds on them throughout the book. It's easy to find the information you need, and the explanations are clear. Examples - scattered throughout and with ~100 page dedicated chapter at the end - highlight important learning points, the tricky aspects of PFTs, and what studies to order next when they're difficult to interpret.