West's Respiratory Physiology, Edition: 11 | West's Respiratory Physiology, 11th Edition

West's Respiratory Physiology, 11th Edition

John B. West Andrew M. Luks, 2020

Overview

For over four decades, West’s Respiratory Physiology: The Essentials has served as a foundational resource for those studying respiratory physiology. The 11th edition continues this tradition, providing medical and allied health students with a clear understanding of pulmonary physiology. It also functions as a review tool for residents and fellows in pulmonary medicine, critical care, anesthesiology, and internal medicine preparing for exams.

This edition incorporates updates on blood-tissue gas exchange, mechanics, control of ventilation, and the respiratory system under stress. Clinical vignettes with questions emphasize the application of physiology to clinical situations, reinforcing reasoning and critical thinking. The book includes USMLE-style multiple-choice questions with explanations to test comprehension and prepare for exams. Additional learning objectives and chapter-opening content enhance understanding of key topics.

Appendices contain equations, answers to multiple-choice questions, and discussions of clinical vignettes. Online resources offer animations clarifying challenging topics and an interactive question bank for self-testing and exam review. This resource aims to provide a comprehensive and accessible understanding of respiratory physiology, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and clinical practice.

Who it's for

• Medical students learning respiratory physiology.
• Allied health students needing a foundation in pulmonary function.
• Residents in pulmonary medicine preparing for board exams.
• Fellows in critical care and anesthesiology reviewing respiratory concepts.
• Internal medicine residents seeking a refresher on respiratory physiology.

Key features

• Authored by John B. West and Andrew M. Luks.
• Published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
• Paperback format with 232 pages.
• Includes over 100 USMLE-style multiple-choice questions.
• Features clinical vignettes to reinforce reasoning and critical thinking.
• Provides online resources including animations and an interactive question bank.
• Appendices include equations and answers to multiple-choice questions.
• Dimensions: 228x151 mm, Weight: 424 grams.
• ISBN: 9781975139261.
• Published in 2020.