Pulmonary Physiology, Eighth Edition

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:

Every chapter includes learning objectives, summaries of key concepts, study questions, clinical examples, illustrations of essential concepts, and suggested readings

Provides detailed explanations of physiologic mechanisms and demonstrates how they apply to pathologic states

Helps you to understand the basic concepts of pulmonary physiology well enough to apply them with confidence to future patients

Delivers concise yet in-depth coverage of every important topic, including: Function and Structure of the Respiratory System

Mechanics of Breathing

Alveolar Ventilation

Blood Flow to the Lungs

Ventilation-Perfusion Relationships

Diffusion of Gases and Interpretation of Pulmonary Function Tests

Transport of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide in the Blood

Acid-Base Balance

Control of Breathing

Nonrespiratory Functions of the Lung

The Respiratory System Under Stress, including exercise, altitude, diving, and sleep