Print version: Hyatt, Robert E. Interpretation of pulmonary function tests : a practical guide. Philadelphia : Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, [2009] xiii, 258 pages ; 23 cm. ISBN 9780781778824
Spirometry: dynamic lung volumes -- Static (absolute) lung volumes -- Diffusing capacity of the lungs -- Bronchodilators and bronchial challenge testing -- Arterial blood gases -- Other tests of lung mechanics: resistance and compliance -- Distribution of ventilation -- Maximal respiratory pressures -- Preoperative pulmonary function testing -- Simple tests of exercise capacity -- Patterns in various diseases -- When to test and what to order -- Approaches to interpreting pulmonary function tests -- Illustrative cases.