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Clinical Physiology Made Memorable Part 5: Volume 8: Respiratory System

by Uthayasooriya Amarasena
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9798265308245
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Independently Published
  • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 366
  • Original Price: GBP 14.92
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 490 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Physiology

Content List

SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION & FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY
1.1 Functions of the Respiratory System

  • 1.1.1 Gas exchange, acid-base balance, vocalization, defense
  • 1.1.2 Concept of respiration: external, internal, cellular
1.2 Anatomy of the Respiratory Tract
  • 1.2.1 Upper and lower respiratory tracts
  • 1.2.2 Conducting vs. respiratory zones
  • 1.2.3 Alveoli: Type I and II cells
  • 1.2.4 Clinical Story: "The cough that never stopped: A case of bronchiolitis"
SECTION 2: MECHANICS OF BREATHING
2.1 Lung Volumes and Capacities
  • 2.1.1 Tidal volume, inspiratory reserve, residual volume
  • 2.1.2 Vital capacity, FRC, TLC
  • 2.1.3 Spirometry and its clinical use
2.2 Muscles of Respiration
  • 2.2.1 Inspiration: diaphragm, external intercostals
  • 2.2.2 Expiration: passive and active (abdominal, internal intercostals)
2.3 Compliance and Elastic Recoil
  • 2.3.1 Lung compliance, chest wall compliance
  • 2.3.2 Hysteresis curve
  • 2.3.3 Diseases: emphysema vs. fibrosis
2.4 Surfactant and Alveolar Stability
  • 2.4.1 Role of surfactant, synthesis by Type II cells
  • 2.4.2 Law of Laplace
  • 2.4.3 Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (NRDS)
2.5 Intrapleural Pressure and Pneumothorax
  • 2.5.1 Normal pressure gradients
  • 2.5.2 Pathophysiology of pneumothorax
  • 2.5.3 Spot exam: Pleural pressure tracing interpretation
SECTION 3: VENTILATION
3.1 Pulmonary Ventilation
  • 3.1.1 Minute ventilation, alveolar ventilation
  • 3.1.2 Dead space: anatomical vs. physiological
  • 3.1.3 Fowler's and Bohr's methods
3.2 Ventilation Distribution
  • 3.2.1 Regional differences in lung ventilation
  • 3.2.2 Effect of posture and gravity
SECTION 4: DIFFUSION OF GASES
4.1 Alveolar-Capillary Gas Exchange
  • 4.1.1 Fick's law
  • 4.1.2 Diffusing capacity of the lungs (DLCO)
  • 4.1.3 Oxygen and carbon dioxide diffusion comparison
4.2 Diffusion Impairments
  • 4.2.1 Fibrosis, edema, high altitude
  • 4.2.2 Exercise and pulmonary capillary reserve
SECTION 5: PULMONARY BLOOD FLOW
5.1 Pulmonary Circulation
  • 5.1.1 Low pressure and high compliance
  • 5.1.2 Pulmonary vascular resistance
5.2 Ventilation-Perfusion Ratio (V/Q)
5.3 Hypoxic Pulmonary Vasoconstriction
SECTION 6: GAS TRANSPORT IN BLOOD
6.1 Oxygen Transport
6.2 Carbon Dioxide Transport
SECTION 7: REGULATION OF RESPIRATION
7.1 Respiratory Centers
7.2 Chemoreceptor Regulation
7.3 Reflexes in Respiratory Control
SECTION 8: ACID-BASE BALANCE & RESPIRATION
8.1 Buffer Systems in Blood
8.2 Respiratory Compensation
8.3 Clinical Scenarios
SECTION 9: RESPIRATORY SYSTEM IN EXERCISE & ALTITUDE
9.1 Respiratory Adjustments in Exercise
9.2 Effects of High Altitude
9.3 Effects of Deep Sea Diving
SECTION 10: RESPIRATORY PATHOPHYSIOLOGY (OVERVIEW)
10.1 Obstructive Lung Diseases
10.2 Restrictive Lung Diseases
10.3 Hypoxia
10.4 Respiratory Failure
SECTION 11: EXAM PRACTICE ZONE
11.1 SEQs and Essay Model Answers11.2 Viva & OSCE Preparation
SECTION 12: STORIES, MNEMONICS & DIAGRAMS
12.1 Clinical Stories
12.2 Mnemonics
12.3 Diagrams & Tables

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