Interpretation of Pulmonary Function Tests

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

Interpretation of Pulmonary Function Tests, 4th edition provides practical, clinically relevant coverage of all types of pulmonary function testing as it applies to a host of disease conditions. It is aimed at any reader with a basic knowledge of pulmonary physiology and provides a solid basis for administering and interpreting these tests. The authors provide valuable guidance for day-to-day clinical work, e.g., in chapters entitled "When to Test and What to Order" and "Approaches to Interpreting Pulmonary Function Tests."  The book also features over 40 illustrative cases that readers can use for self-testing and for reinforcing the principles discussed elsewhere in the book.

Features
A new focus on interpretation of complex disorders
Coverage of impulse oscillometry
Solution site to contain text as well as test generator to house cases
"Pearls" regarding performance or interpretation of key tests
Carefully selected authoritative references
Clear illustrations demonstrating dozens of PFT patterns
Illustrative cases

232 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.