Nunn and Lumb's Applied Respiratory Physiology

<b><i> <p>Nunn’s Applied Respiratory Physiology</i>, Ninth Edition</b>, 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. </p> <b> <p>Trusted for over 50 years</b>, this most comprehensive single volume on respiratory physiology will prove invaluable to those in training or <b>preparing for examinations in </b>anaesthesia, intensive care, respiratory medicine or thoracic surgery – as well as an essential quick reference for physiologists and the range of <b>practitioners requiring ready access to current knowledge in this field. </p></b> <b> <p>Now fully revised and updated</b>, 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 <b>a more flexible, engaging and complete resource than ever before. </p></b> <b> <p>Enhancements to this edition include:</p> <ul></b> <p> <li>A <b>new dedicated chapter on obesity</b> – covering the effects of this global challenge on the physiology of the respiratory system in health and disease, in both adults and children</li> <b> <p> <li>Expanded coverage of the adverse effects of hyperoxia - </b>including the physiology of the now popular technique of high-flow nasal therapy</li> <b> <p> <li>A revised section on air pollution</b> – reflecting the growing importance and understanding of the impact of pollution on the lungs and other body systems, along with the latest worldwide guidelines</li> <b> <p> <li>Detailed coverage of artificial ventilation</b> during general anaesthesia – covering post-operative respiratory complications and the physiological basis of current best-practice for optimizing ventilation </li> <b> <p> <li>Print comes with enhanced eBook </b>- includes access to the complete, fully searchable text, PLUS: </li> </ul> <ul> <ul> <p> <li>bonus chapters</li> <p> <li>handy chapter summaries</li> <p> <li>interactive self-assessment material </li> <p> <li>a NEW series of 25 expert lectures focusing on the most essential topics in respiratory physiology </li> </ul></ul>