Virtual Annual Meeting Recording

Course 1608: Interpretation of Pulmonary Function Tests

CE Units: 3.60

CME Credits: 3.00

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to: Discuss basic lung physiology and pathophysiology and mechanics relating to restrictive and obstructive disease; Discuss ATS/ERS criteria for diagnosis of simple and complex restrictive and obstructive defects; Discuss criteria for technically acceptable PFTs and corrective measures for technical problems; Define lung volumes, capacities and the effect of restrictive and obstructive diseases thereupon; Identify flow volume loop patterns in restrictive/obstructive/mixed and variable obstructive conditions; Independently interpret spirometry and complete PFTs, demonstrating skill in flow-volume loop pattern recognition.