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Pulmonary function testing in children. Techniques and standards
T H E B O O K
SH E L F
L. EmmettHolt, Jr., Editor
Book reviem
in children.
Radiologic atlas of pulmonary abnormalities in children
G e o r g e Polgar, M.D., a n d V a r u n i Prom a d h a t , M.D., P h i l a d e l p h i a , 1971, W. B. S a u n d e r s C o m p a n y , 273 pages. $21.50.
E d w a r d B. Singleton, M.D., a n d Milton L. Wagner, M.D., Philadelphia, 1971, W. B. Saunders C o m p a n y , 193 pages. $13.50.
This small book will provide a useful orientation to the techniques and interpretation of pulmonary function testing in children. As pointed out by the authors themselves, this is not a textbook of physiology or a complete book of technology; rather it is a quick guide for finding the pertinent literature on methodology and a compendium of normal values for the various tests. The material is basically divided into three sections. The first is devoted to a description of the various general techniques used by the pulmonary physiologist. The second provides a description of specific tests that have been or can be used to evaluate the status of pulmonary function in children. The tests are not described in detail, but rather the reader is referred to the pertinent publication for an in depth description of each test. Modifications used to make measurements on newborn infants are presented as well. The last section may well be the most valuable in that it summarizes normal values and results in children with respiratory disease obtained by different groups of investigators over the last few years. The data are presented in the form of graphs and tables. A critique of the data is supplied under each heading. The work will be of the most value to the beginning student who desires a background of information about the state of the art of pulmonary function testing in children. Additionally, anyone beginning a pulmonary function laboratory for children will find the standard values supplied herein useful to compare with his own. The book is in no way a substitute for the standard works on pulmonary physiology, but will be a very useful companion to them. Peter A. M. Auld, M.D. New York HospitaI-Cornell Medical Center 525 E. 68th St. New York, N. Y. 10021
The authors, in an atlas format, emphasize the radiographic features of a variety of abnormalities of the respiratory tract of infants and young children. The radiographic features are well illustrated and defined and, when necessary, correlated with the clinical and pathological features in a written text that is clear and succinct. Since the roentgenographic examination seldom leads to a specific diagnosis, an appropriate differential diagnosis based on the radiographic features is stressed by the authors. The first two chapters deal with the techniques of the roentgenographic examination and the radiographic appearance of the chest of the normal infant. Chapters 3 and 4 deal specifically with the causes of respiratory distress in the neonate and young infant. Considerable attention is given to pulmonary infections in chapter 5 in which the common as well as a number of the less common causes of pneumonia in infants and young children are discussed and illustrated. Chapters 6, 7, and 8 are short chapters relating to tumors, vascular diseases, and miscellaneous pulmonary disorders. Excellent and current references are conveniently placed at the end of each chapter and listed in. alphabetical order beneath the appropriate subheading utilized in the chapter. The index is well organized and readily usable. Although not specified by the authors, the atlas should be of value to students, pediatricians, and radiologists. Marie A. CapitaMo, M.D. St. Chr#topher's Hospital for Children Philadelphia, Pa. 19133
Pulmonary
function
testing
Techniques and standards
Vol. 80, No. 1, pp. 152-156
SH E L F
L. EmmettHolt, Jr., Editor
Book reviem
in children.
Radiologic atlas of pulmonary abnormalities in children
G e o r g e Polgar, M.D., a n d V a r u n i Prom a d h a t , M.D., P h i l a d e l p h i a , 1971, W. B. S a u n d e r s C o m p a n y , 273 pages. $21.50.
E d w a r d B. Singleton, M.D., a n d Milton L. Wagner, M.D., Philadelphia, 1971, W. B. Saunders C o m p a n y , 193 pages. $13.50.
This small book will provide a useful orientation to the techniques and interpretation of pulmonary function testing in children. As pointed out by the authors themselves, this is not a textbook of physiology or a complete book of technology; rather it is a quick guide for finding the pertinent literature on methodology and a compendium of normal values for the various tests. The material is basically divided into three sections. The first is devoted to a description of the various general techniques used by the pulmonary physiologist. The second provides a description of specific tests that have been or can be used to evaluate the status of pulmonary function in children. The tests are not described in detail, but rather the reader is referred to the pertinent publication for an in depth description of each test. Modifications used to make measurements on newborn infants are presented as well. The last section may well be the most valuable in that it summarizes normal values and results in children with respiratory disease obtained by different groups of investigators over the last few years. The data are presented in the form of graphs and tables. A critique of the data is supplied under each heading. The work will be of the most value to the beginning student who desires a background of information about the state of the art of pulmonary function testing in children. Additionally, anyone beginning a pulmonary function laboratory for children will find the standard values supplied herein useful to compare with his own. The book is in no way a substitute for the standard works on pulmonary physiology, but will be a very useful companion to them. Peter A. M. Auld, M.D. New York HospitaI-Cornell Medical Center 525 E. 68th St. New York, N. Y. 10021
The authors, in an atlas format, emphasize the radiographic features of a variety of abnormalities of the respiratory tract of infants and young children. The radiographic features are well illustrated and defined and, when necessary, correlated with the clinical and pathological features in a written text that is clear and succinct. Since the roentgenographic examination seldom leads to a specific diagnosis, an appropriate differential diagnosis based on the radiographic features is stressed by the authors. The first two chapters deal with the techniques of the roentgenographic examination and the radiographic appearance of the chest of the normal infant. Chapters 3 and 4 deal specifically with the causes of respiratory distress in the neonate and young infant. Considerable attention is given to pulmonary infections in chapter 5 in which the common as well as a number of the less common causes of pneumonia in infants and young children are discussed and illustrated. Chapters 6, 7, and 8 are short chapters relating to tumors, vascular diseases, and miscellaneous pulmonary disorders. Excellent and current references are conveniently placed at the end of each chapter and listed in. alphabetical order beneath the appropriate subheading utilized in the chapter. The index is well organized and readily usable. Although not specified by the authors, the atlas should be of value to students, pediatricians, and radiologists. Marie A. CapitaMo, M.D. St. Chr#topher's Hospital for Children Philadelphia, Pa. 19133
Pulmonary
function
testing
Techniques and standards
Vol. 80, No. 1, pp. 152-156