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:
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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
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Expanded coverage of the adverse effects of hyperoxia - including the
physiology of the now popular technique of high-flow nasal therapy
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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
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Detailed coverage of artificial ventilation during general
anaesthesia - covering post-operative respiratory complications and
the physiological basis of current best-practice for optimizing
ventilation
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Print comes with enhanced eBook - includes access to the complete,
fully searchable text, PLUS:
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bonus chapters
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handy chapter summaries
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interactive self-assessment material
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a NEW series of 25 expert lectures focusing on the most essential
topics in respiratory physiology
