Well Written Textbook | Manual of Pulmonary Function Testing

Concise Review of PFTs | Manual of Pulmonary Function Testing | Gregg E. Ruppel

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	• Manual of Pulmonary Function Testing Gregg E. Ruppel Mosby-Year Book, 1994 - 464 pages average customer review:based on 8 reviews
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highly recommended

Very Good Reference Book

THIS IS A GOOD REFERNCE BOOK FOR STUDENTS AS WELL AS RESEARCHERS.

Well Written Textbook

I teach Respiratory Therapy,and specifically Pulmonary Functions. I have found Ruppel's text to be very comprehensive and easy for students to read. He has written a book for the technologist, not the physician. The informations is well researched and correct according to the established standards set up by the American Thoracic Society and the American College of Chest Physicians. I have read other popular Respiratory Therapy Text that have apparently never heard of these standards. I am in anticipation of the release of his 8th edition.

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Concise Review of PFTs

This book will serve as an excellent reference for anyone interested in knowing the rationale and procedures of pulmonary function testing. Nice sections on cardiopulmonary exercise testing as well. The latest edition features refined text and graphics and is really a nice read. We use it for our Pulmonary Fellowship at Georgetown University Hospital.

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A Must Have!!!!

Very well written book...even the physcians loved it. A must have for every lab.

Pulmonary function essential reference

I recommend this book. If you are involved in Pulmonary Function Testing you are probably already aware of Mr. Ruppel's textbook. I often see it in the hands of Respiratory Therapy students who come to my lab for clinical experience. (They should NOT sell it back to the college bookstore!) I personally bought this copy to have on our reference shelf in the lab. It is very well put together, well written and covers nearly all aspects of Pulmonary Function Testing from lab organization and quality control to lung diagnostic techniques and their clinical significance. My edition did not have any discussion on Impulse Oscillometry but hope this rising technology will be included soon.

Buy it, read it and then use your knowledge to help "raise the bar" for our profession!

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After 25 years in print, this text remains the gold standard in the field for pulmonary function testing. The content covers the common tests and techniques, as well as the related pathophysiology, equipment, computers, and quality assurance. This edition introduces new information, including the most recent recommendations by the American Thoracic Society and the American Association for Respiratory Care. Coverage also offers expanded discussions of material from previous editions, providing the most cutting-edge information available. The book still retains its user-friendly, highly relevant appeal to practitioners of all levels.

Boxed facts directed at the entry-level practitioner provide basic knowledge on how to perform tests and interpret results.The pedagogical elements reinforce the most important information in each chapter and make it more memorable.The glossary includes important terms and gives the readers succinct, accurate reference to the definitions when they need them.

New chapter on pediatric pulmonary function testing provides up-to-date information to make patient coverage in the book more complete.Overview of pulmonary function studies gives a cohesive summary of the basic material in the chapter.Increased emphasis on "How to Do" basic tests makes the material more understandable with clear, step-by-step explanations.New objectives for both entry-level and advanced-level practitioners gives these two separate groups of users focused objectives for each chapter.New and updated content ensures that readers are current with developments in the field.Chapter on cardiopulmonary exercise testing features discussion of bronchial challenge, metabolic determination, preoperative evaluation, and other important topics on the subject.Section on new portable spirometers for use in primary care practices includes facts on equipment used for flow-sensing spirometers, breathing valves, peak flow meters, gas analyzers, blood gas electrodes and oximeters, body plethysmographs, and computers.New material addresses calibration, control, quality assurance, and safety issues, providing a troubleshooting guide for common problems with equipment.The second color used in text, illustrations, tables, and boxes highlights important features that should not be missed.The EVOLVE site, new to this edition, provides instructors with additional information and teaching tools to use in conjunction with the core text.

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