Companion vol. to: Respiratory physiology / John B. West. 6th ed. 2000.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
pt. 1. Lung function tests and what they mean -- 1. Ventilation -- 2. Gas exchange -- 3. Other tests -- pt. 2. Function of the diseased lung -- 4. Obstructive diseases -- 5. Restrictive diseases -- 6. Vascular diseases -- 7. Environmental and other diseases -- pt. 3. Function of the failing lung -- 8. Respiratory failure -- 9. Oxygen therapy -- 10. Mechanical ventilation -- Appendix A. Symbols, units, and normal values -- Appendix B. References -- Appendix C. Further reading -- Appendix D. Answers to chapter questions