Respiratory Physiology

Mosby Physiology Series

Michelle M. Cloutier

• Publisher: Elsevier
• Year: 2018
• Print ISBN:
  9780323595780
• eBook ISBN:
  9780323595797
• Edition: 2
• Topic: Medicine
• Subtopic: Medical Education

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

• Cover image
• Title page
• Table of Contents
• Series Page
• Copyright
• Dedication
• Preface
• 1. Overview of the Respiratory System: Function and Structure
• 2. Mechanical Properties of the Lung and Chest Wall
• 3. Dynamic Lung Mechanics
• 4. Overview of the Respiratory System: Function and Structure
• 5. Alveolar Ventilation
• 6. The Pulmonary Circulation
• 7. Ventilation, Perfusion, and Their Relationships
• 8. Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Transport
• 9. Pulmonary Aspects of Acid–Base Balance and Arterial Blood Gas Interpretation
• 10. Control of Respiration
• 11. Nonrespiratory Functions of the Lung
• 12. The Lung Under Special Circumstances
• Appendix A. Answers to Self-Study Problems
• Appendix B. Multiple-Choice Examinations
• Appendix C. Abbreviations, Gas Laws
• Index