Introduction | p. vii |
The Cardiopulmonary System--The Essentials | p. 1 |
The Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory System | p. 1 |
Ventilation | p. 25 |
The Diffusion of Pulmonary Gases | p. 43 |
Pulmonary Function Measurements | p. 53 |
The Anatomy and Physiology of the Circulatory System | p. 61 |
Oxygen Transport | p. 83 |
Carbon Dioxide Transport and Acid-Base Balance | p. 105 |
Ventilation-Perfusion Relationships | p. 115 |
Control of Ventilation | p. 119 |
Fetal Development and the Cardiopulmonary System | p. 127 |
Aging and the Cardiopulmonary System | p. 137 |
Advanced Cardiopulmonary Concepts and Related Areas--The Essentials | p. 141 |
Electrophysiology of the Heart | p. 141 |
The Standard 12-ECG System | p. 145 |
ECG Interpretation | p. 153 |
Hemodynamic Monitoring | p. 173 |
Renal Failure and Its Effects on the Cardiopulmonary System | p. 183 |
The Cardiopulmonary System During Unusual Environmental Conditions | p. 193 |
Exercise and Its Effects on the Cardiopulmonary System | p. 193 |
High Altitude and Its Effects on the Cardiopulmonary System | p. 201 |
High-pressure Environments and Their Effects on the Cardiopulmonary System | p. 205 |
Answers to Chapter Exercises | p. 209 |
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