2018 Pulmonary Function Technology: Pediatrics

The Pulmonary Function Technology: Pediatrics course was designed to improve the respiratory therapist's knowledge in various aspects of pulmonary function testing specific to infant and pediatric patients.

This course contains five (5) chapters, each with a video-based lecture, 3 question post-chapter quiz, and supplemental readings to enhance your knowledge of the subject matter. After you have watched all 5 videos and completed all of the post-chapter quizzes, you will need to successfully complete the post-course test to earn your CRCE. The post-course test contains 15 questions. A score of 70% is required to successfully complete the course.

It is recommended, though not required, that you complete the AARC Pulmonary Function Technology: Spirometry course prior to completing this course. The AARC Pulmonary Function Technology: Pediatrics course does not contain a module focused on spirometry.

This course is aproved for 4.50 CRCE

Reviews for Pulmonary Function Technology: Pediatrics:

"I am an experienced critical care RT and have just made the transition to PFT land and this class has taught me more than all the books I've purchased and other webinars combined."

 

Seminar Information
Seminar Date:
January 01, 2018
Expiration Date:
October 01, 2018 12:00 AM
Seminar Objectives
  • Discuss indications and rationale for pulmonary function testing in patients under the age of 18 years, identify key differences between pediatric and adult pulmonary function testing, identify the differences in equipment between pediatric and adult pulmonary function testing, discuss instruction methods for engaging pediatric patients for quality results, and analyze pulmonary function test results in a systematic fashion
  • Discuss the indications for pulmonary function testing in the neonatal population, identify the challenges presented when attempting pulmonary function testing in the neonatal population, and determine appropriate test measurements, procedures, and equipment necessary to obtain various desired pulmonary function results in the neonatal population
Welcome

This video is approximately 3 minutes in length.

Pitfalls in Pediatric PFTs: Part 1

At the end of this learning activity, the learner will be able to:

  • Discuss indications and rationale for pulmonary function testing in patients under the age of 18 years
  • Identify key differences between pediatric and adult pulmonary function testing, including reference sets

This video is approximately 50 minutes in length.

Supplemental reading:

2013 ATS Report: Optimal lung function tests for monitoring cystic fibrosis, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and recurrent wheezing in children less than 6 years of age

2007 ATS/ERS: Pulmonary function testing in preschool children

Global Lung Function Initiative

Speaker Information
Deborah White RRT, RPFT, AE-C   [ view bio ]
Pitfalls in Pediatric PFTs: Part 2

At the end of this learning activity, the learner will be able to:

  • Identify the differences in equipment between pediatric and adult pulmonary function testing
  • Discuss instruction methods for engaging pediatric patients for quality results

This video is approximately 56 minutes in length.

Supplemental reading:

2013 ATS Report: Optimal lung function tests for monitoring cystic fibrosis, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and recurrent wheezing in children less than 6 years of age

2007 ATS/ERS: Pulmonary function testing in preschool children

Global Lung Function Initiative

Speaker Information
Deborah White RRT, RPFT, AE-C   [ view bio ]
Pitfalls in Pediatric PFTs: Part 3

At the end of this learning activity, the learner will be able to:

  • Discuss indications and rationale for pulmonary function testing in patients under the age of 18 years
  • Analyze pulmonary function test results in a systematic fashion

This video is approximately 1 hour and 22 minutes in length.

Supplemental reading:

2013 ATS Report: Optimal lung function tests for monitoring cystic fibrosis, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and recurrent wheezing in children less than 6 years of age

2007 ATS/ERS: Pulmonary function testing in preschool children

Global Lung Function Initiative

Speaker Information
Deborah White RRT, RPFT, AE-C   [ view bio ]
Evolution of Infant PFTs

At the end of this learning activity, the learner will be able to:

  • Discuss the indications for pulmonary function testing in the neonatal population
  • Identify the challenges presented when attempting pulmonary function testing in the neonatal population
  • Determine appropriate test measurements, procedures, and equipment necessary to obtain various desired pulmonary function results in the neonatal population

This video is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes in length.

Supplemental reading:

2005 ATS/ERS Statement: Raised Volume Forced Expirations in Infants: Guidelines for Current Practice 

2000 ATS/ERS Workshop Summary: The Raised Volume Rapid Thoracoabdominal Compression Technique

Speaker Information
Deborah White RRT, RPFT, AE-C   [ view bio ]
Individual topic purchase: Selected
American Association for Respiratory Care
Continuing Respiratory Care Education: 4.50
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