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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) Good start (back extrapolation < 5% of FVC or 150 mL)
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.
Abnormal Pulmonary Function Patterns: 1. Obstructive 2. Restrictive 3. Neuromuscular weakness 4. Pulmonary Vascular 5. Poor Effort
This quiz contains a range of questions relating to lung function tests, from simple to very complex. Read our spirometry section in order to learn more about interpreting spirometry and other pulmonary function tests.
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
15 lip 2024 · This Printable PFT Interpretation Chart is a roadmap for decision-making once you have your patient’s pulmonary function test results. To ensure you’re following the flowchart correctly, go through the steps below:
