Hyatt’s Interpretation of Pulmonary Function Tests: A Comprehensive Guide

By Paul D. Scanlon MD

Selected as a Doody’s Core Title for 2022!

Practical and Clinically Relevant

Hyatt’s Interpretation of Pulmonary Function Tests provides user-friendly coverage of all types of pulmonary function testing as it applies to a wide range of disease conditions. In this revised 5th Edition, Dr. Paul D. Scanlon expands upon the tradition of excellence begun by renowned pulmonary physiologist and father of the flow-volume curve, Dr. Robert E. Hyatt.

A New Two-Color Design and Reorganized Cases

A new two-color design, new and reorganized cases, and revised and expanded content keep you up to date with all that’s new in the field.

A Solid Basis for Administering and Interpreting Pulmonary Function Tests

Provides a solid basis for administering and interpreting pulmonary function tests, making it an ideal resource for pulmonologists, fellows, and other healthcare practitioners who have a basic knowledge of pulmonary physiology.

Valuable Guidance for Day-to-Day Clinical Work

Offers valuable guidance for day-to-day clinical work, featuring chapters such as “When to Test and What to Order” and “Approaches to Interpreting Pulmonary Function Tests.”

Interpretation of Complex Tests

Features a new section on the interpretation of complex tests, including the nonspecific pattern, mixed obstruction with restriction, and the complex restrictive pattern.

Illustrative Cases for Self-Testing

Includes more than 40 illustrative cases for self-testing and reinforcing the principles discussed in the text, as well as clear illustrations that demonstrate dozens of PFT patterns.

Expert Pearls

Contains expert “pearls” regarding performance and interpretation of key tests.

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Product Details

Language: English

Pages: 240

ISBN-10: 1975114345

ISBN-13: 978-1975114343