{"product_id":"ruppels-manual-of-pulmonary-function-testing-9780323356251","title":"Ruppel's Manual of Pulmonary Function Testing","description":"\u003cp\u003eUse this authoritative guide as an on-the-job reference  and to prepare for the CPFT and RPFT credentialing examinations! Ruppels Manual of Pulmonary Function Testing  11th Edition provides comprehensive coverage of common pulmonary function tests  testing techniques  and the pathophysiology that may be evaluated by each test. It also includes information on equipment  computers  and quality assurance  so you can develop the testing skills you need to find and assess lung abnormalities and conditions including asthma  COPD  emphysema  and cystic fibrosis.Written by Carl Mottram  a well-known expert in pulmonary function procedures  this bestselling guide helps you get accurate test results every time. Entry- and Advanced-Level objectives prepare you for success on the Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist and Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist credentialing examinations  and follow the content guidelines suggested by the CPFT and RPFT exam matrices from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). How To boxes provide step-by-step guidelines to performing pulmonary function tests  taking the guesswork out of completing accurate and result-producing tests. PFT Tips highlight and reinforce the most important Pulmonary Function Testing information in every chapter. Case studies provide problem-solving challenges for common clinical cases  including each case history  PFT testing results  a technologists comments  and questions and answers. Convenient study features include key terms  chapter outlines  learning objectives  suggested readings  a glossary  and self-assessment questions. Authoritative  comprehensive resource conveys state-of-the-art information  and eliminates the need to search for information in other sources. Criteria for acceptability and repeatability are included in each test section  as well as interpretive strategies to help you adhere to recognized testing standards. NEW! UPDATED content reflects the latest guidelines  testing procedure recommendations  and interpretive strategies of the American Thoracic Society\/European Respiratory Society as well as the newest guidelines for exercise testing from the American Thoracic Society\/American College of Chest Physicians NEW! Practice tests on the Evolve companion website help you apply the knowledge learned in the text NEW! Summary Points at the end of chapters reinforce important entry-level and advanced-level concepts\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45647141797941,"sku":"ByrdShop_0323356257","price":38.57,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780323356251.jpg?v=1781689266","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/ruppels-manual-of-pulmonary-function-testing-9780323356251","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}