Ruppel’s Manual of pulmonary Function Testing 10th edition – Carl D. Mottram
Libros de Medicina en PDF Ruppel’s Manual of pulmonary Function Testing The primary functions of the lung are oxygenation of mixed venous blood and removal of carbon dioxide. Gas exchange depends on the integrity of the entire cardiopulmonary system, including airways, pulmonary blood vessels, alveoli, respiratory muscles, and respiratory control mechanisms. A few pulmonary function tests assess individual parts of the cardiopulmonary system. However, most lung function tests measure the status of the lungs’ components in an overlapping way.