Manual of Pulmonary Function Testing

1.Indications for Pulmonary Function Testing 2.Spirometry and Related Tests 3.Lung Volumes and Gas Distribution Tests 4.Ventilation and Ventilatory Control Tests 5.Diffusing Capacity Tests 6.Blood Gases and Related Tests 7.Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing 8.Pediatric Pulmonary Function Testing 9.Specialized Test Regimens 10.Pulmonary Function Testing Equipment 11.Quality Assurance in the Pulmonary Function Laboratory Appendices A.Answers to Self-Assessment Questions B.Reference Values C.Conversion and Correction Factors D.Regulation and Regulatory Agencies E.Equations F.Sample Calculations G.The Mean and Standard Deviation