2018 PFT: Back to Basics

Pulmonary function testing provides valuable data that is used to assist in the diagnosis of a variety of diseases and formulate treatment plans. This presentation provides an overview of the current practices and standards.

Original webcast date: August 17, 2011

Approved for 1.0 CRCE Hour

**Please note that all programs require the participant to view the entire program prior to taking the final quiz and obtaining a course certificate.**

Seminar Information
Seminar Date:
January 01, 2018
Expiration Date:
October 01, 2018 12:00 AM
Seminar Objectives
  • Identify which pulmonary function parameters are most important for spirometry, DLCO, and lung volumes
  • Describe suitable methods for reporting graphical and tabular data
  • Suggest appropriate predicted sets and describe how to use them
  • Distinguish between fixed cut-offs and valid lower limits of normal
PFT: Back to Basics
Speaker Information
Gregg Ruppel   [ view bio ]
Individual topic purchase: Selected
American Association for Respiratory Care
Continuing Respiratory Care Education: 1.00
Products
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