Tests of respiratory muscle strength
Chapter 5Tests of respiratory muscle strength Respiratory muscle strength can be measured via a variety of techniques of varying technical difficulty and degrees of invasiveness (1). This chapter discusses the…
Bronchial provocation tests
Chapter 6Bronchial provocation tests Bronchial provocation tests assist in identifying airway hyper-responsive ness (AHR—a major feature of asthma) in individuals who have normal spirometry with no bronchodilator (BD) reversibility but…
to the Rhythms
Introduction to the Rhythms Introduction to the Rhythms Naming Rhythms Electrocardiograms (ECGs) are named for the pattern they represent. To name rhythms successfully, you’ll need the following vocabulary: atrial—originating in…
to Interpret ECGs
How to Interpret ECGs ECG Paper The electrocardiogram (ECG) complexes measure the electrical events; the paper measures the time. The ECG paper rolls out of the machine at a preset…
to 12-Lead Interpretation
Introduction to 12-Lead Interpretation A Gentle Introduction to 12-Lead ECG Interpretation To be successful at interpreting 12-lead electrocardiograms (ECGs), you need to start with a basic knowledge of rate and…
to Use the Flip and See
How to Use the Flip and See How to Use the Flip and See Portion of This Book Please turn to the Rhythms section of this book for the next…
Vena Cava Filters
Pulmonary embolism (PE) as a complication of deep venous thrombosis of the lower extremity (and rarely of the upper extremity) is a widely recognized clinical problem causing an estimated 240,000…
