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Ruppel's Manual of Pulmonary Function Testing (Paperback, 12th edition)
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Ruppel's Manual of Pulmonary Function Testing (Paperback, 12th edition)
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Use this all-in-one reference in the lab - and to prepare for PFT
credentialing exams! Ruppel's Manual of Pulmonary Function Testing,
12th Edition provides comprehensive coverage of common pulmonary
function tests, testing techniques, and the pathophysiology that
may be evaluated by each test. It also includes information on
equipment, measurement software, reference values, and quality
assurance, so you can develop the testing skills you need to find
and assess lung abnormalities and conditions such as asthma, COPD,
and emphysema. Written by Carl D. Mottram, a well-known expert in
pulmonary function procedures, this bestselling guide helps you get
accurate test results every time. Entry- and Advanced-Level
objectives prepare you for success on the NBRC's Pulmonary Function
Technologist credentialing examinations and follow the content
guidelines of the CPFT and RPFT exam matrices from the National
Board for Respiratory Care. How To boxes provide step-by-step
guidelines to performing pulmonary function tests, taking the
guesswork out of completing accurate and result-producing tests.
Case studies provide problem-solving challenges for real-life
patient scenarios, including each case history, PFT testing
results, a technologist's comments, and questions and answers. PFT
Tips highlight and reinforce the most important pulmonary function
testing information in every chapter. Convenient study features
include key terms, chapter outlines, learning objectives, chapter
summary points, suggested readings, a glossary, and self-assessment
questions. Authoritative, all-in-one resource eliminates the need
to search for information in other sources. Criteria for
acceptability and repeatability are included in each test section,
as well as interpretive strategies to help you adhere to recognized
testing standards. NEW! Indications for Pulmonary Function Testing
chapter Includes updates in alignment with the 2019 ATS-ERS
Spirometry Standards. NEW! Spirometry chapter adds updated
Information per the new 2019 ATS-ERS Spirometry Technical Standard.
NEW! Diffusing Capacity Tests chapter is aligned with the 2014
ERS-ATS Technical Standard and the 2017 Global Lung Initiative
(GLI) DLCO reference set. NEW! Bronchoprovocation Challenge Testing
chapter is updated with the 2017 ERS Methacholine Challenge
Technical Standard and 2018 ERS Indirect Bronchial Challenge
Testing (e.g., mannitol, exercise, hyperventilation, cold air).
NEW! Specialized Test Regimens chapter includes 2018 ATS Reference
Values in Children. NEW! Pulmonary Function Testing Equipment
chapter is updated with new equipment and vendors. NEW! Quality
Systems in the Pulmonary Function Laboratory chapter is updated
with the newest version of the Clinical and Laboratory Standards
Institutes (CLSI) Quality Management System (QMS01), which is the
basis for any laboratory quality program, and a new table of
recommended target CVs for Biological control (BioQC). NEW!
Reference Values and Interpretation Strategies chapter adds new GLI
(Global Lung Function Initiative) reference sets for Diffusing of
the Lung and Lungs Volumes.
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