Course Spirometry in practice

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Spirometry in practice

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Spirometry in practice
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NIHDI agreement number: 26010746

Pulmonary function testing is a term used to describe certain examinations that assess and measure lung function. These tests aim to:

  • diagnose lung diseases,
  • evaluate the severity of lung conditions,
  • and monitor treatment effectiveness.

Spirometry, one of the pulmonary function tests, can be performed simply in a clinic or even at home. More advanced measurements, such as gas diffusion, body plethysmography, cardiopulmonary exercise tests, and inhalation challenge tests, require a hospital setting.

Introduction

1. Spirometry

1.1 What is spirometry?

1.2 What does spirometry record?

1.3 Looking for evidence of restrictive or obstructive lung disease

1.4 Limitations of spirometry

Learning point: Lung volumes in a healthy patient

2. Performing spirometry

2.1 The national spirometry registry

2.2 Standard operating procedure

2.3 How to prepare for the procedure?

2.3.1 Patient instructions for attending the appointment

2.3.2 Contraindications to the procedure

2.3.3 How do you guide your patient through the procedure?

2.3.4 Perform a relaxed vital capacity (RVC) maneuver

2.3.5 Perform a forced vital capacity (FVC) maneuver

3. Reporting results

3.1 What errors can occur when performing spirometry?

3.2 What can spirometry tell me?

2.2.1 The FEV1/FVC ratio (or FEV1/RVC ratio)

3.3 Obstructive lung disease

3.3.1 Common causes of obstructive lung disease

3.4 Restrictive lung disease

3.4.1 Common causes of restrictive lung disease

3.5 Distinguishing between patients with asthma and patients with COPD

3.6 When to refer for specialist advice?

4. Summary

4.1 Key points

4.2 Clinical tips

Conclusion

Number of points

1 uur/punt

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Once you have successfully completed this online course, you will receive a certificate confirming your participation and completion. This certificate can be used to earn NIHDI accreditation points and to demonstrate your professional development.