The ARTP Handbooks

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• Part 1 Handbook
   
• Part 2 Handbook
   
• How to Purchase

See also...

• Spirometry Handbook

(Download Errata Sheet - known errors and updates to Second Edition of the handbook - as at April 05)

A practical handbook that is a must for all lung function staff. It covers the basic practice of respiratory physiology and its application in respiratory medicine.

Provides comprehensive background information in one source document covering the topics of:

• Laboratory Practice and Safety including Infection Control
• Anatomy, Histology & Pathology
• Reference Values
• Respiratory Gas Analysis
• Dynamic Lung Volumes and Flows
• Inhalation Therapy
• Measurement of Lung Volumes and Capacities
• Single Breath Holding Transfer Factor for Carbon Monoxide
• Blood Gas Analysis
• Skin Testing
• Allergy
• The Interpretation of Lung Function Tests.

The 2^nd edition has been extensively revised and updated and will form the core text for those undertaking the ARTP Pt 1 Practical Examinations from September 2003 onwards.

Anatomy & Physiology has been expanded, the chapters on static lung volume measurements and CO Transfer Factor now include alternative techniques, and a new chapter on paediatric testing has been included.

Part Two of the ARTP Practical Handbook of Respiratory Function Testing will provide the core text and underpinning knowledge for those undertaking the ARTP Pt 2 as part of year 3 & 4 of the BSc in Clinical Physiology.  It is also an invaluable reference source for all those working in the field of Respiratory Physiology and Measurement.

 This book advances and expands some of themes in Part One, such as Physiology of Respiration, Bronchodilator Response and Paediatric Pulmonary Function Testing.  There are also dedicated chapters on Blood Gases, Pulse Oximetry, Overnight Oximetry, Field Walk Tests, Bronchial Challenge Testing, Respiratory Muscle Function and Whole Body Plethysmography.