Table of Contents

Foreword to the third edition

Foreword to the second edition Foreword to the first edition Preface Acknowledgments About the authors Introduction

1. What is spirometry and what are its uses? 2. Measurement of ventilatory function 3. Measurements devices 4. How to do spirometry and the common problems 5. Infection control 6. Predicted normal values 7. Interpretation of spirometry 8. Case histories 9. Mechanics of breathing 10. Summary

Appendix A: Equipment standards and validation procedures Appendix B: Correction of volume and flow to BTPS Appendix C: Predicted normal values Glossary References Useful websites Index

About the Author

David P. Johns is Conjoint Associate Professor and consultant in Clinical respiratory science at the University of Tasmania and the Royal Hobart Hospital.