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Spirometry fundamentals: lung volume and functions

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An introduction to spirometry's core principles and influencing factors. Interpret spirometer traces and identify key features, calculate tidal volume, reserve volumes, and various lung capacities. Then calculate FVC and FEV1 from pulmonary functional tests, analysing traces to identify signs of obstructive or restrictive lung diseases.

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Learning outcomes

  • Define key principles and factors in spirometry.
  • Interpret spirometer traces.
  • Calculate key volumes, capacities and measurements in spirometry.
  • Calculate key measurements in functional pulmonary tests.
  • Analyse volumes, capacities, measurements and traces to draw conclusions about subjects.
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Interpreting and Analysing Data

  • How to interpret spirometer traces
  • How to calculate lung volumes, capacities and other key metrics
  • How to compare volumes and capacities to reference ranges

Concepts, Principles and Theories

  • How to identify the main functions and factors when carrying out a spirometer test
  • What volumes and capacities are measured during a spirometer test

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