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Spirometry

Introduction
Measurement of Ventilatory Function
Measurement Devices
The Technique
Predicted Normal Values
Interpretation of Ventilatory Function Tests
Infection Control Measures
Summary
Appendix A
Appendix B
Bibliography
Acknowledgements
Copyright & Disclaimer
Content updated March 2008
Page updated 28 Mar 2008

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SPIROMETRY

The Measurement and Interpretation of Ventilatory Function in Clinical Practice

by

 

Associate Professor David P. Johns PhD, CRFS, FANZSRS

Principle Research Fellow,

Menzies Research Institute and School of Medicine,

University of Tasmania, Tasmania

 

Professor Rob Pierce MD, FRACP

Director, Respiratory Medicine and Sleep Disorders

Austin and Repatriation Medical Centre, Victoria

 

 

Originally commissioned by

The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand

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Spirometry Handbook

 

 

Copyright © Rob Pierce and David P. Johns, 1995, 2004, 2008.  First published 1995. Revised by David P. Johns July 2004 and March 2008.

This handbook is not intended to be a comprehensive guide to spirometry. Those seeking detailed information should refer to the recommended text below.

 

Recommended Text Book

Pocket Guide to Spirometry, 2nd edition

David P. Johns & Rob Pierce

McGraw-Hill Australia, 2007