Pulmonary Physiology, Eighth Edition
Michael G. Levitzky
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Naturwissenschaften, Medizin, Informatik, Technik / Nichtklinische Fächer
Beschreibung
The best review of pulmonary physiology for the USMLE Step 1For more than three decades, Pulmonary Physiology has provided medical students and residents with a solid background in the areas of pulmonary physiology essential for a thorough understanding of clinical medicine. Pulmonary Physiology, 8e teaches you how and why the human respiratory system works--in a style and presentation that makes it easy to absorb and integrate with your knowledge of other body systems.Features: Every chapter includes learning objectives, summaries of key concepts, study questions, clinical examples, illustrations of essential concepts, and suggested readingsProvides detailed explanations of physiologic mechanisms and demonstrates how they apply to pathologic statesHelps you to understand the basic concepts of pulmonary physiology well enough to apply them with confidence to future patientsDelivers concise yet in-depth coverage of every important topic, including: Function and Structure of the Respiratory SystemMechanics of BreathingAlveolar VentilationBlood Flow to the LungsVentilation-Perfusion RelationshipsDiffusion of Gases and Interpretation of Pulmonary Function TestsTransport of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide in the BloodAcid-Base BalanceControl of BreathingNonrespiratory Functions of the LungThe Respiratory System Under Stress, including exercise, altitude, diving, and sleep