Description
Gain a foundational understanding of respiratory physiology and how the respiratory system functions in health and disease. Respiratory Physiology, a volume in the Mosby Physiology Series, explains the fundamentals of this complex subject in a clear and concise manner, while helping you bridge the gap between normal function and disease with pathophysiology content throughout the book.- Helps you easily master the material in a systems-based curriculum with learning objectives, Clinical Concept boxes, highlighted key words and concepts, chapter summaries, self-study questions, and a comprehensive exam.- Keeps you current with recent advances in respiratory physiology, and includes a new chapter on new and emerging aspects of the lung.- Includes nearly 150 clear, 2-color diagrams that simplify complex concepts.- Features clinical commentaries that show you how to apply what you've learned to real-life clinical situations. Complete the Mosby Physiology Series! Systems-based and portable, these titles are ideal for integrated programs.- Blaustein, Kao, & Matteson: Cellular Physiology and Neurophysiology- Johnson: Gastrointestinal Physiology- Koeppen & Stanton: Renal Physiology- Pappano & Weir: Cardiovascular Physiology- White, Harrison, & Mehlmann: Endocrine and Reproductive Physiology- Hudnall: Hematology: A Pathophysiologic Approach- New chapter on New and Emerging Aspects of the Lung- Add clinical boxes- Symbols/abbreviations
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Overview of the respiratory system: Function and StructureChapter 2 Mechanical Properties of the Lung and Chest WallChapter 3 Dynamic Lung MechanicsChapter 4 Tests of Lung FunctionChapter 5 Alveolar VentilationChapter 6 The Pulmonary CirculationChapter 7 Ventilation (V̇), Perfusion (Q̇) & RelationshipsChapter 8 Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide TransportChapter 9 Pulmonary aspects of acid-base balance and arterial blood gas interpretationChapter 10 Control of RespirationChapter 11 Non-respiratory functions of the lungChapter 12 The lung under special circumstancesAPPENDIX A ANSWERS TO SELF-STUDY PROBLEMSAPPENDIX B MULTIPLE-CHOICE EXAMINATION
