Strategies for Effective Implementation of Spirometry Part 1
Presented by Carl Mottram
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Spirometry is a clinical tool used to assess, diagnose, monitor, and characterize the degree of abnormality of lung function. It can be performed in a variety of clinical settings and for a variety of clinical reasons. However, in order to achieve accurate and reliable results, the operator must learn the essential skills required to elicit an acceptable test. Operators may come from a variety of healthcare professions, including respiratory therapy, nursing, physical therapy, medical assisting, and many others. Part 1 will address the clinical indications for using this clinical tool, the basic values obtained, and the calibration of the instrument prior to testing the subject. It includes, through demonstration, the key elements needed to assure the device is operating properly.
Meet your instructor
Carl Mottram
Mr. Mottram is the former director of the Mayo Clinic Pulmonary Function Laboratory, an associate professor of medicine, and currently is the president of PFWConsulting LLC. Professionally, Professor Mottram serves on the board of the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) and on the National Board for Respiratory…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. Indications and Contraindications for Spirometry
Chapter 1 assists the viewer in understanding the basic parameters measured using a spirometer. It also reviews the indications for performing spirometry, which reside within the major categories of diagnosis, monitoring, disability, and other reasons.
2. Calibration and Quality Control
Chapter 2 covers the requirements for calibrating or verifying calibration and the specific targets associated with this process. It also helps the learner understand the calibration process through video demonstration.
