Pulmonary Function

Synopsis

Deals with the three main aspects of respiration; the mechanical act, oxygenation of arterial blood, and the elimination of carbon dioxide. These aspects are considered both in health and disease - including asthma, chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Filmed at the University Department of Medicine, Manchester Royal Infirmary.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 28 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1963

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Subjects

Medical sciences

Keywords

lungs; respiration

Credits

Writer

J B L Howell; T B Stretton

Contributor

J B L Howell; T B Stretton

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Distributor

Name

Boehringer Ingelheim