Spirometry in Practice
Short course
Inhouse
Description
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Type
Short course
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Methodology
Inhouse
Reviews
Teachers and trainers (1)
Gary Porter Jones
Course Tutor
Respiratory Nurse Specialist
Course programme
Introduction
This comprehensive course covers all aspects of spirometry in practice from anatomy and physiology, types of spirometer, terminology and interpreting results through to practical sessions.
Course Content
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Terminology in Spirometry
- Types of spirometers
- Reference values
- Patient preparation - suitability, preparation, performing the test
- Preparing the equipment
- Interpreting results
- Common errors and ensuring quality
- Practical sessions
- Purpose of Spirometry
- Flow volume loops
- Reversibility in COPD and asthma
Spirometry in Practice