Respiratory Pharmacology

Synopsis

An interactive computer program for teaching the fundamental pharmacology of the airways, based on pulmonary function data obtained from guinea pig. Introductory material describes the pharmacology and nervous control of the airways and the apparatus used to monitor airway function. Various experiments allow the user to demonstrate a range of spasmogens on the preparation (e.g. histamine, 5-HT, acetylcholine, bradykinin, LTC4 and Substance P). The actions of bronchodilators (isoprenaline and mepyramine) are demonstrated in animals given bombesin. The effects of spasmogens in albumin-sensitised animals is also shown. The simulated responses (pulmonary resistance, pulmonary compliance, blood pressure) are derived from actual experimental data.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Multimedia; Computer program. Floppy disk. PC DOS version only.

Year of production

1993

Availability

Sale; 1996 sale: £120.00 (inclusive) multi-user

Documentation

Accompanying documentation.

Uses

Undergraduate pharmacology, pharmacy, medicine and dentistry.

Subjects

Medical sciences

Keywords

pharmacology; respiratory system

Credits

Writer

Clive Page; David Dewhurst; John Morley; Richard Ullyott

Distribution Formats

Type

CD-ROM

Distributor

Name

Sheffield BioScience Programs

Web

http://www.sheffbp.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

0131-662 8225

Fax

0131-662 8225

Address

Flat 1, Salisbury Heights
31 Salisbury Road
Edinburgh EH16 5AA