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Nunn’s Applied Respiratory Physiology, Ninth Edition, is your concise, one-stop guide to all aspects of respiratory physiology in health, disease, and in the many physiologically challenging situations and environments into which humans take themselves - coverage is from basic science to clinical applications.
Trusted for over 50 years, this most comprehensive single volume on respiratory physiology will prove invaluable to those in training or preparing for examinations in anaesthesia, intensive care, respiratory medicine or thoracic surgery - as well as an essential quick reference for physiologists and the range of practitioners requiring ready access to current knowledge in this field.
Now fully revised and updated, this ninth edition includes a larger page format for improved clarity, as well as full access to the complete, downloadable eBook version. This incorporates BONUS chapters, handy topic summaries, interactive self-assessment material and a NEW series of expert lectures on key topics. The result is a more flexible, engaging and complete resource than ever before.
Enhancements to this edition include:
A new dedicated chapter on obesity - covering the effects of this global challenge on?the physiology?of the respiratory system in health and disease, in both adults and children
Expanded coverage of the adverse effects of hyperoxia - including the physiology of?the now popular technique of high-flow nasal therapy
A revised section on air pollution - reflecting the growing importance and understanding of the impact of pollution on the lungs and other body systems, along with the latest worldwide guidelines
Detailed coverage of artificial ventilation during general anaesthesia - covering post-operative respiratory complications and the physiological basis of?current best-practice?for optimizing ventilation
Print comes with enhanced eBook - includes access to the complete, fully searchable text, PLUS:
bonus chapters
handy chapter summaries
interactive self-assessment material
a NEW series of 25 expert lectures focusing on the most essential topics in respiratory physiology
Nunn’s Applied Respiratory Physiology, Ninth Edition, is your concise, one-stop guide to all aspects of respiratory physiology in health, disease, and in the many physiologically challenging situations and environments into which humans take themselves - coverage is from basic science to clinical applications.
Trusted for over 50 years, this most comprehensive single volume on respiratory physiology will prove invaluable to those in training or preparing for examinations in anaesthesia, intensive care, respiratory medicine or thoracic surgery - as well as an essential quick reference for physiologists and the range of practitioners requiring ready access to current knowledge in this field.
Now fully revised and updated, this ninth edition includes a larger page format for improved clarity, as well as full access to the complete, downloadable eBook version. This incorporates BONUS chapters, handy topic summaries, interactive self-assessment material and a NEW series of expert lectures on key topics. The result is a more flexible, engaging and complete resource than ever before.
Enhancements to this edition include:
A new dedicated chapter on obesity - covering the effects of this global challenge on?the physiology?of the respiratory system in health and disease, in both adults and children
Expanded coverage of the adverse effects of hyperoxia - including the physiology of?the now popular technique of high-flow nasal therapy
A revised section on air pollution - reflecting the growing importance and understanding of the impact of pollution on the lungs and other body systems, along with the latest worldwide guidelines
Detailed coverage of artificial ventilation during general anaesthesia - covering post-operative respiratory complications and the physiological basis of?current best-practice?for optimizing ventilation
Print comes with enhanced eBook - includes access to the complete, fully searchable text, PLUS:
bonus chapters
handy chapter summaries
interactive self-assessment material
a NEW series of 25 expert lectures focusing on the most essential topics in respiratory physiology
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Part 1: Basic Principles
1. Functional Anatomy of the Respiratory Tract
2. Elastic Forces and Lung Volumes
3. Respiratory System Resistance
4. Control of Breathing
5. Pulmonary Ventilation
6. The Pulmonary Circulation
7. Distribution of Pulmonary Ventilation and Perfusion
8. Diffusion of Respiratory Gases
9. Carbon Dioxide
10. Oxygen
11. Non-respiratory Functions of the Lung
Part 2: Applied Physiology
12. Pregnancy, Neonates and Children
13. Exercise
14. Sleep
15. Obesity
16. High Altitude and Flying
17. High Pressure and Diving
18. Respiration in Closed Environments and Space
19. Drowning
20. Smoking and Air Pollution
21. Anaesthesia
22. Changes in the Carbon Dioxide Partial Pressure
23. Hypoxia
24. Anaemia
25. Oxygen Toxicity and Hyperoxia
26. Comparative Respiratory Physiology
Part 3: Physiology of Pulmonary Disease
27. Ventilatory Failure
28. Airways Disease
29. Pulmonary Vascular Disease
30. Diseases of the Lung Parenchyma and Pleura,
31. Acute Lung Injury
32. Respiratory Support and Artificial Ventilation
33. Pulmonary Surgery
Appendix
A Physical Quantities and Units of Measurement
B The Gas Laws
C Conversion Factors for Gas Volumes
D Symbols and Abbreviations
E Mathematical Functions Relevant to Respiratory Physiology
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34. The Atmosphere
35. The History of Respiratory Physiology
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1. Functional Anatomy of the Respiratory Tract
2. Elastic Forces and Lung Volumes
3. Respiratory System Resistance
4. Control of Breathing
5. Pulmonary Ventilation
6. The Pulmonary Circulation
7. Distribution of Pulmonary Ventilation and Perfusion
8. Diffusion of Respiratory Gases
9. Carbon Dioxide
10. Oxygen
11. Non-respiratory Functions of the Lung
Part 2: Applied Physiology
12. Pregnancy, Neonates and Children
13. Exercise
14. Sleep
15. Obesity
16. High Altitude and Flying
17. High Pressure and Diving
18. Respiration in Closed Environments and Space
19. Drowning
20. Smoking and Air Pollution
21. Anaesthesia
22. Changes in the Carbon Dioxide Partial Pressure
23. Hypoxia
24. Anaemia
25. Oxygen Toxicity and Hyperoxia
26. Comparative Respiratory Physiology
Part 3: Physiology of Pulmonary Disease
27. Ventilatory Failure
28. Airways Disease
29. Pulmonary Vascular Disease
30. Diseases of the Lung Parenchyma and Pleura,
31. Acute Lung Injury
32. Respiratory Support and Artificial Ventilation
33. Pulmonary Surgery
Appendix
A Physical Quantities and Units of Measurement
B The Gas Laws
C Conversion Factors for Gas Volumes
D Symbols and Abbreviations
E Mathematical Functions Relevant to Respiratory Physiology
Online Content
34. The Atmosphere
35. The History of Respiratory Physiology
Test your Knowledge
Access via Expert Consult - see inside front cover for instructions
