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Review age, gender, smoking status, BMI, indication, flow-volume curves. Quality control. Three acceptable maneuvers with repeatable values: Two highest values of FVC and FEV1 should be within 150mL (100mL if FVC ≤ 1L)
Describe the clinical indications for pulmonary function testing. Understand the physiology of the core pulmonary function tests: spirometry, lung volumes and DLCO. Apply an organized approach to interpreting pulmonary function tests.
5 cze 2012 · In this article we will provide an overview of basic pulmonary function tests and an algo-rithm for using and interpreting them, and then we use three cases to explain how to use these tests to identify the pattern of respirato-ry dysfunction, then make the diagnosis.
9 paź 2024 · In this guide, we’ve compiled sample TMC practice questions focused on pulmonary function testing. These questions are designed to help you prepare for the NBRC licensure exam by simulating real-world scenarios, making your study sessions more targeted and effective.
Pre-operative Pulmonary Assessment: PFTs ♦Spirometry: FEV1 or FVC <70%, FEV1/FVC<65% ♦PaCO2>45 mmHg in COPD ♦None contraindicate ♦Lung resection: FEV1 best for pulmonary reserve and post op complications; post op FEV1 <30% predicted=increased long term mortality and immediate post op problems
Abnormal Pulmonary Function Patterns: 1. Obstructive 2. Restrictive 3. Neuromuscular weakness 4. Pulmonary Vascular 5. Poor Effort
Pulmonary function tests (PFT’s) are breathing tests to find out how well you move air in and out of your lungs and how well oxygen enters your blood stream. The most common PFT’s are spirometry (spy-RAH-me-tree), difusion studies, and body plethysmography (ple-thiz-MA-gra-fee).
