Cardiopulmonary Physiology in Anesthesiology

Medical Books

Michael G. Levitzky

Medicine

McGraw-Hill, Health Professions Division

The best review of pulmonary physiology for the USMLE Step 1 
For 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:
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<li>Every chapter includes learning objectives, summaries of key concepts, study questions, clinical examples, illustrations of essential concepts, and suggested readings </li>
<li>Provides detailed explanations of physiologic mechanisms and demonstrates how they apply to pathologic states </li>
<li>Helps you to understand the basic concepts of pulmonary physiology well enough to apply them with confidence to future patients </li>
<li>Delivers concise yet in-depth coverage of every important topic, including:<ul>
<li>Function and Structure of the Respiratory System </li>
<li>Mechanics of Breathing </li>
<li>Alveolar Ventilation </li>
<li>Blood Flow to the Lungs </li>
<li>Ventilation-Perfusion Relationships </li>
<li>Diffusion of Gases and Interpretation of Pulmonary Function Tests </li>
<li>Transport of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide in the Blood </li>
<li>Acid-Base Balance </li>
<li>Control of Breathing </li>
<li>Nonrespiratory Functions of the Lung </li>
<li>The Respiratory System Under Stress, including exercise, altitude, diving, and sleep</li>
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Pulmonary Physiology, Eighth Edition (Lange Physiology Series)

Basic Sciences

McGraw-Hill Education / Medical

Provides a solid foundation in basic cardiopulmonary sciences for an understanding of clinical applications. Chapters on assessment of cardiopulmonary disease describe tests to measure cardiopulmonary function and how to interpret data. Also discusses the pharmacologic treatment, airway management, mechanical ventilation, noninvasive techniques, emergency care, and rehabilitation. Outlines, two-color diagrams, and appendices ensure fast and easy reference. Learning objectives are included in each chapter.

Introduction to Respiratory Care

J.M. Cairo

Stanley M. Hall

Allied Health Professions

Saunders

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