by paadmin | May 12, 2020 | News You Can Use
By Dr. Alan Palmer Spirometry is the only test available to the primary care physician for the early detection of COPD, when it is most amenable to treatment and perhaps reversal. If this statement is true, why is it not being used more? Dr. Charles Irvin of the...
by paadmin | May 12, 2020 | News You Can Use
Jul 14, 2005 – Canadian scientists have found a significant link between small decreases in lung function and an elevated risk of lung cancer, with a stronger association in women than men.Individuals with severely impaired lung function have an increased risk...
by paadmin | May 12, 2020 | News You Can Use
The new 2005 ATS/ERS Spirometry Standard is in effect and we want to highlight key changes to equipment and test procedures to keep you updated.Equipment Performance Specifications: All are unchanged except for:PEF: Accuracy + 10% of reading or + .40 L/sec, whichever...
by paadmin | May 12, 2020 | News You Can Use
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP s) provide a blue print for standardizing the test preparation steps; test procedures and data disposition to be followed by all trained and certified technicians performing spirometry. Not only is it a good idea to have such a...
by paadmin | May 12, 2020 | News You Can Use
Towards Spirometry Excellence: Part 1In the last newsletter the need for a “Standard Operating Procedure” (SOP) manual was discussed. This statement details the contents of a useable SOP:1. Prescreening QuestionsThese questions must be asked by the technician prior to...
