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Pulmonary Function Testing

Mary F. Foley · AJN American Journal of Nursing · 1971

The nurse's role in pulmonary care as in other areas of care is expanding. And, as patient care becomes more complex, nurses need more information with which to determine what nursing actions are appropriate. This author briefly describes some of the more common tests now being used.

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Pulmonary Function Testing

Maryl Kreider · DeckerMed Family Medicine · 2017

Intelligent management of pulmonary disease requires a fundamental understanding of the complex interrelationships between multiple elements that interact to maintain homeostasis in the respiratory system. This chapter discusses the physiologic basis for pulmonary function testing and the use of these tests to diagnose disease, quantitate functional impairments, and follow the effects of treatment. Figures illustrate the relationships between lung volume, airway conductance, and airway resistance; the relationship between forced expiratory volume and time (spirogram); the relationship between spirometry and maximum expiratory flow volume; dynamic airway compression; patterns of abnormalities seen on flow-volume curves; lung volumes and capacities; pressure-volume relationships in health and disease; and the clinical assessment of lung function. Tables list the capacities and volumes of gas contained in the lungs during various breathing maneuvers, conditions associated with alterations in diffusing capacity, and recommendations for tests for various clinical scenarios. This review contains 7 highly rendered figures, 3 tables, and 86 references.

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Pulmonary Function Testing

W. Darlene Reid · 2024

At the end of this chapter, the reader should be able to describe the following: Commonly performed pulmonary functions tests including lung volumes and lung capacities, spirometry values (forced expiratory volume in 1 second [FEV1 ], forced vital capacity [FVC], and FEV1/FVC ratio), and diffusing capacity or transfer factor (Tlco) Measures of respiratory muscle strength and endurance How lung volumes, lung capacities, and spirometric values differ between obstructive and restric-tive patterns of lung diseases

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Pulmonary Function Testing

Gregg L Ruppel, Paul Enright · Respiratory Care · 2012

Pulmonary function testing is often considered the basis for diagnosis in many categories of pulmonary disease. Although most of the testing methodologies are well established and widely employed, there are still many questions regarding how tests should be performed, how to ensure that reliable data are produced, what reference values and rules should be used, and how pulmonary function tests (PFTs) should be interpreted to best support clinical decision making. This conference was organized around a set of questions aimed at many of these issues. Each presenter was asked to address a specific topic regarding what tests should be done, how those test should be performed to answer a particular clinical question, and to relate test results to an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment of the patient. These topics included testing of adults and children, with concentration on important disease entities such as COPD, asthma, and unexplained dyspnea. Special emphasis was given to discussing reference values, lower limits of normal, interpretive strategies to optimize disease classification, and those factors directly affecting data quality. Established techniques for spirometry, lung volumes, diffusing capacity, exercise testing, and bronchial challenges were compared and contrasted with new technologies, and with technologies that might be part of pulmonary function laboratories in the near future.

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Pulmonary-Function Testing

Robert O. Crapo · New England Journal of Medicine · 1994

Pulmonary-function tests provide objective, quantifiable measures of lung function. They are used to evaluate and monitor diseases that affect heart and lung function, to monitor the effects of environmental, occupational, and drug exposures, to assess risks of surgery, and to assist in evaluations performed before employment or for insurance purposes. The indications for pulmonary-function tests are summarized in Table 1. Spirometric examination, the most widely used such test, is the focus of this paper. Spirometry is the measurement of the movement of air into and out of the lungs during various breathing maneuvers. Such examinations should be readily available and routinely . . .

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Pulmonary function testing

尚子 東條 · Iryou kikigaku (The Japanese journal of medical instrumentation) · 2023

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Pulmonary function testing.

Puja Kohli (5571164), Pedro V. Staziaki (5571167), Sumbal A. Janjua (5571170) et al. · Figshare · 2018

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Pulmonary Function Testing

Carol J. Blaisdell · Pediatric Pulmonology · 2011

All new resource expertly guides you through the diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of virtually every pulmonary issue you're likely to encounter. This policy book from the American Academy of Pediatrics guides you through the diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of virtually every pulmonary issue you're likely to encounter. You'll turn here often for the latest AAP findings and recommenations; assessment and testing how-tos; proven therapeutic strategies; procedures, and techniques; home care and monitoring considerations; and much more. Powerful problem-solving features in each information-rich chapter include illustrative case reports, key point summaries; and definitions of pulmonary-specific terms. Nearly 300 finely detailed images complement the text. Content highlights: Foundation knowledge and know-how - anatomy and physiology; physical examination; pulmonary testing; imaging; bronchoscopy; Allergic conditions - acute bronchopulmonary aspergillosis; asthma; Anatomical disorders; congenital anomalies; chest wall and spinal deformities and much more.

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Pulmonary function testing

Wendy K. Bernstein · Current Opinion in Anaesthesiology · 2011

Pulmonary function testing can be used to quantify lung function, confirm an individual's functional status, evaluate regimen effectiveness, and determine disability. They may be essential in all candidates for lung resection. However, there are limits in the current testing of pulmonary function. There is new evidence that exercise testing may provide better diagnostic and prognostic information about patients with cardiovascular and pulmonary disease.

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Pulmonary Function Testing

Maryl Kreider · DeckerMed Medicine · 2017

Intelligent management of pulmonary disease requires a fundamental understanding of the complex interrelationships between multiple elements that interact to maintain homeostasis in the respiratory system. This chapter discusses the physiologic basis for pulmonary function testing and the use of these tests to diagnose disease, quantitate functional impairments, and follow the effects of treatment. Figures illustrate the relationships between lung volume, airway conductance, and airway resistance; the relationship between forced expiratory volume and time (spirogram); the relationship between spirometry and maximum expiratory flow volume; dynamic airway compression; patterns of abnormalities seen on flow-volume curves; lung volumes and capacities; pressure-volume relationships in health and disease; and the clinical assessment of lung function. Tables list the capacities and volumes of gas contained in the lungs during various breathing maneuvers, conditions associated with alterations in diffusing capacity, and recommendations for tests for various clinical scenarios. This review contains 7 highly rendered figures, 3 tables, and 86 references.

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