PFT Live! Workshop Outline
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Machine Preparation
- Overview of the pulmonary function equipment
- Step-by-step machine setup and calibration
- Troubleshooting common issues
- Patient Preparation
- Patient history and pre-test instructions
- Assessing contraindications
- Proper patient positioning and instructions
- Spirometry
- Introduction to spirometry and its clinical significance
- Performing spirometry: baseline testing
- Spirometry with bronchodilators
- Interpreting spirometry results
- Hands-on practice session
- Diffusion via Single Breath Method
- Explanation of the single breath diffusion method
- Step-by-step procedure for diffusion testing
- Interpreting diffusion results
- Hands-on practice session
- Lung Volumes via Plethysmography Method
- Introduction to lung volume measurements
- Explanation of plethysmography method
- Step-by-step procedure for measuring lung volumes
- Interpreting lung volume results
- Hands-on practice session
- Airway Resistance via Plethysmography Method
- Explanation of airway resistance measurement
- Step-by-step procedure for measuring airway resistance
- Interpreting airway resistance results
- Hands-on practice session
- Quality Assurance
- Importance of quality assurance in PFT
- Common quality assurance protocols
- Troubleshooting and ensuring test accuracy
- Accreditation Readiness
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Q&A and Wrap-up
- Recap of key points
- Open floor for lingering questions
- Evaluation and feedback