Pulmonary Function Testing
Performing and interpreting spirometry, lung volumes, diffusing capacity and exercise tests.
RESP-220 Year 2 3 credits 12 lessons planned ▶ Video lessons coming soon
Offered by HSM University · Respiratory Therapy
Course content
- 1The purpose of pulmonary function testsComing
- 2SpirometryComing
- 3Flow-volume loopsComing
- 4Bronchodilator response and challenge testingComing
- 5Lung volumes by plethysmographyComing
- 6Gas dilution methodsComing
- 7Diffusing capacityComing
- 8Interpretation: obstructive and restrictive patternsComing
- 9Reference equations and quality standardsComing
- 10Exercise testingComing
- 11Infection control in the PFT labComing
- 12PFT case studiesComing
Requirements
Recommended background. You can start any course at any time.
Description
Performing and interpreting spirometry, lung volumes, diffusing capacity and exercise tests.
Part of the Health Sciences stream, typically taken in year 2.