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ISBN-13 · 9780702079085ISBN-10 · 0702079081Publisher · ElsevierFormat · Hardcover, 456 pagesPublished · 2020Language · English

Nunn and Lumb's Applied Respiratory Physiology

Andrew B Lumb, Caroline R Thomas · 9th edition

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Nunn's Applied Respiratory Physiology

, Ninth Edition, is your concise, one-stop guide to all aspects of respiratory physiology in health, disease, and in the many physiologically challenging situations and environments into which humans take themselves - coverage is from basic science to clinical applications.

Trusted for over 50 years

, this most comprehensive single volume on respiratory physiology will prove invaluable to those in training or preparing for examinations in anaesthesia, intensive care, respiratory medicine or thoracic surgery - as well as an essential quick reference for physiologists and the range of practitioners requiring ready access to current knowledge in this field.

Now fully revised and updated

, this ninth edition includes a larger page format for improved clarity, as well as full access to the complete, downloadable eBook version. This incorporates BONUS chapters, handy topic summaries, interactive self-assessment material and a NEW series of expert lectures on key topics. The result is a more flexible, engaging and complete resource than ever before.

Enhancements to this edition include:

  • A new dedicated chapter on obesity - covering the effects of this global challenge on?the physiology?of the respiratory system in health and disease, in both adults and children

  • Expanded coverage of the adverse effects of hyperoxia -

    • including the physiology of?the now popular technique of high-flow nasal therapy

  • A revised section on air pollution

    •  - reflecting the growing importance and understanding of the impact of pollution on the lungs and other body systems, along with the latest worldwide guidelines

  • Detailed coverage of artificial ventilation

    •  during general anaesthesia - covering post-operative respiratory complications and the physiological basis of?current best-practice?for optimizing ventilation

  • Print comes with enhanced eBook

    • - includes access to the complete, fully searchable text, PLUS:

      • bonus chapters

      • handy chapter summaries

      • interactive self-assessment material

      • a NEW series of 25 expert lectures focusing on?the most essential topics in respiratory physiology