FEV1/FVC ratio and height
The PFT Lab I work with has recently gone through a major software and hardware upgrade. As part of this process we made the decision to switch our spirometry predicted…
The PFT Lab I work with has recently gone through a major software and hardware upgrade. As part of this…
21 Sep 2012 September 21, 2012 by Richard Johnston • Leave a comment
Single-breath TLC measurements
I was reviewing the specifications of different pulmonary function test systems recently and saw that several manufacturers were advertising that some of their test systems are able to measure TLC,…
I was reviewing the specifications of different pulmonary function test systems recently and saw that several manufacturers were advertising that…
16 Sep 2012 September 16, 2012 by Richard Johnston • Leave a comment
Mouthpieces and test quality
Mouthpieces serve at least two purposes. The first is to prevent cross-contamination among patients using PFT equipment. The ATS Statement on General Considerations for Lung Function Testing, (Eur …
Mouthpieces serve at least two purposes. The first is to prevent cross-contamination among patients using PFT equipment. The ATS Statement…
16 Sep 2012 September 16, 2012 by Richard Johnston • Leave a comment
Why isn’t PAO2 measured during DLCO tests?
Most pulmonary technicians and physicians are aware that a patient’s hemoglobin and carboxyhemoglobin levels are factors that affect DLCO test results. What may be less well appreciated is th…
Most pulmonary technicians and physicians are aware that a patient’s hemoglobin and carboxyhemoglobin levels are factors that affect DLCO test…
16 Sep 2012 September 16, 2012 by Richard Johnston • Leave a comment
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Hi! My name is Richard Johnston. Pulmonary Function testing is an often overlooked and under-appreciated field. I first started working in a Pulmonary Function Lab with manual test systems in…
Hi! My name is Richard Johnston. Pulmonary Function testing is an often overlooked and under-appreciated field. I first started working…
6 Sep 2012 September 6, 2012 by Richard Johnston • Leave a comment
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