Spirometry Update

About this event

• 4 hours
• Mobile eTicket

Performing

• Pathophysiology of lung disease

• Equipment used for measuring lung function

• Cleaning and maintenance of equipment

• How to perform spirometry to the recommended quality assured standard (practical)

• Errors and pitfalls

• COVID and spirometry in practice

By the end of the course delegates will:

• Understand pre-test requirements and patient safety

• Infection control measures for equipment maintenance

• Equipment calibration / verification both technically and biologically

• CQC Requirements

• Recognise common errors when performing the test

• Understanding technical acceptability and reproducibility

• Obtain a quality assured spirometry trace, with basic interpretation

Interpretation

• Pathophysiology of lung disease

• Define airflow limitation

• Reversibility and guidelines

• Diagnosis

• When to refer

By the end of the course delegates will:

• Understand the pathophysiology of obstructive and restrictive lung disease

• Recognise different severities of obstruction

• Be able to understand positive and negative reversibility in accordance with national and BTS guidance

• Diagnose case studies from the workbook issued with the course

Training is only available to Suffolk & NE Essex primary care staff.

Ticket sales will close 7 days prior to each date.

Sessions are held at the Venue and invitations are mailed out to delegates one week before each event. Please ensure to check spam filters for emails.

There must be a booking for each delegate in their own name as invitations will be sent to individuals.