Table of Contents

 

 

 

Chapter 1

Indications for Pulmonary Function Testing

1

Chapter 2

Spirometry

38

Chapter 3

Diffusing Capacity Tests

78

Chapter 4

Lung Volumes, Airway Resistance, and Gas Distribution Tests   David A. Kaminsky

102

Chapter 5

Ventilation and Ventilatory Control Tests

135

Chapter 6

Blood Gases and Related Tests

154

Chapter 7

Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing

185

Chapter 8

Pediatric Pulmonary Function Testing   Deborah K. White

236

Chapter 9

Bronchoprovocation Testing

296

Chapter 1O

Specialized Test Regimens

321

Chapter 11

Pulmonary Function Testing Equipment

353

Chapter 12

Quality Systems in the Pulmonary Function Laboratory   Susan Blonshine

405

Chapter 13

Reference Values and Interpretation Strategies

455

Appendix A

Answers to Self-Assessment Questions

475

 

Glossary

478

 

Index

493