Primary Tutorials
How to do the test properly
How to identify and rectify the most common errors
How to check and report your results
Performance of Spirometry
Spirometry is the recommended objective test performed to identify abnormalities in lung volumes and air flow, and therefore the quality assured performance and interpretation of spirometry is important for respiratory services across the country.
Check out the tutorials on the performance of spirometry, and some useful resources.
Tutorials
Contraindications of Spirometry
Syringe verification and calibration
Physiological control
Examining your test results
Spirometry: Getting back to normal (Session Recording 23/03/2022)
Guidelines
A Guide to Performing Quality Assured Diagnostic Spirometry |
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Resources
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Improving the quality of diagnostic spirometry in adults
Assessing and certifying the competence of healthcare professionals and operators who perform and/or interpret diagnostic spirometry.
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An update on contraindications for lung function testing
This paper aims to review the evidence base for these contraindications and, where it is lacking, examine the known facts around the potential problems in order to suggest new recommendations.
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