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Master pulmonary function testing procedures ― and prepare for PFT credentialing exams. Ruppel's Manual of Pulmonary Function Testing, 12th Edition provides comprehensive coverage of common pulmonary function tests, testing techniques, and the pathophysiology that may be evaluated by each test. It also includes information on equipment, measurement software, reference values, and quality assurance, so you can develop the testing skills you need to find and assess lung abnormalities and conditions such as asthma, COPD, and emphysema.Written by Carl D. Mottram, a well-known expert in pulmonary function procedures, this bestselling guide helps you get accurate test results every time.
Indications for Pulmonary Function Testing
Spirometry
Diffusing Capacity Tests
Lung Volumes, Airway Resistance, and Gas Distribution Tests
Ventilation and Ventilatory Control Tests
Blood Gases and Related Tests
Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing and Field Tests
Pediatric Pulmonary Function Testing
Bronchoprovocation Challenge Testing
Specialized Tests and Evaluations
Pulmonary Function Testing Equipment
Quality Systems in the Pulmonary Function Laboratory
Reference Values and Interpretation Strategies