Pocket Guide to Spirometry

Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
PART 1
Chapter 1 What is spirometry and what are its uses?
The function of the lung and lung function tests
Indications for spirometry
Complications and contraindications
Summary
Chapter 2 Measurement of ventilatory function
The spirogram
Indices based on 6-second forced expiration
Inspiratory capacity
The flow-volume curve or loop
Summary
Chapter 3 Measurement devices
Volume-displacement spirometers
Flow spirometers
Monitoring devices and peak flow meters
Calibration and quality control
Factors to consider when choosing a spirometer
Summary
Chapter 4 How to do spirometry and the common problems
How to do spirometry
Measurements in young children
Acceptability criteria
Back-extrapolation
Patient-related problems
Instrument-related problems
Performing spirometry in the busy clinical practice
Summary
PART 2
Chapter 5 Infection Control
Cross-infection and lung function testing
Reducing the risk of cross-infection
Summary
Chapter 6 Predicted normal values
Normal values
Selecting the most appropriate normal values
Summary
PART 3
Chapter 7 Interpretation of ventilatory function tests
Significant change in spirometry with time
Classifying abnormal ventilatory function
Grading severity of a ventilatory defect
Measuring reversibility of airflow obstruction
Airway provocation testing
Peak flow monitoring
Choosing the appropriate test
Summary
Chapter 8 Case histories
Case 1
Case 2
Case 3
Case 4
Case 5
Case 6
Case 7
Case 8
Case 9
Case 10
Summary
PART 4
Chapter 9 Mechanics of breathing
Gas flow through the airways-how airflow is produced
Patterns of airflow in the human airways
The phenomenon of maximal airflow limitation
Theories of airflow obstruction
How pulmonary disease affects airflow
Summary
Chapter 10 Summary
Appendix A Equipment standards and validation procedures
Appendix B Correction of volume and flow to BTPS
Appendix C Predicted normal