Interpretation of Pulmonary Function Tests: A Practical Guide (Interpretation of Pulmonary Function Tests

by Robert E. Hyatt

Now in its Third Edition, this practical guide successfully meets the needs of pulmonary physicians, 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 edition includes new information on the forced oscillation technique for measuring respiratory system resistance. Also included is a discussion of measurement of exhaled nitric oxide, which is becoming useful in the study of asthma. Other highlights include nearly fifty new illustrative cases and current American Thoracic Society/European Respiratory Society Task Force guidelines on standardization of pulmonary function testing and interpretation.

276 pages, Kindle Edition

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.