Pulmonary Physiology, Eighth Edition (Lange Physiology Series) / Michael G. Levitzky

The best review of pulmonary physiology for the USMLE Step 1

For more than three decades, Pulmonary Physiology has provided medical students and residents with a solid background in the areas of pulmonary physiology essential for a thorough understanding of clinical medicine. Pulmonary Physiology, 8e teaches you how and why the human respiratory system works--in a style and presentation that makes it easy to absorb and integrate with your knowledge of other body systems.

Features:

• Every chapter includes learning objectives, summaries of key concepts, study questions, clinical examples, illustrations of essential concepts, and suggested readings
• Provides detailed explanations of physiologic mechanisms and demonstrates how they apply to pathologic states
• Helps you to understand the basic concepts of pulmonary physiology well enough to apply them with confidence to future patients
• Delivers concise yet in-depth coverage of every important topic, including:
  • Function and Structure of the Respiratory System
  • Mechanics of Breathing
  • Alveolar Ventilation
  • Blood Flow to the Lungs
  • Ventilation-Perfusion Relationships
  • Diffusion of Gases and Interpretation of Pulmonary Function Tests
  • Transport of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide in the Blood
  • Acid-Base Balance
  • Control of Breathing
  • Nonrespiratory Functions of the Lung
  • The Respiratory System Under Stress, including exercise, altitude, diving, and sleep