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Manage episode 447913126 series 3480755
In this episode, we interview Erin Klein Carlson, a respiratory therapist, about the basics of pulmonary function testing. We discuss the reasons for ordering a pulmonary function test, the types of patients that may not be suitable for testing, and the different types of lung function tests available. We also explore the interpretation of flow loops and the importance of z-scores, race and how to approach transgender patients and the challenges of interpreting lung function in this population.
Claim your 0.5 CME credits for listening to this episode here: https://forms.gle/42yHmF8UpemVhdDJA
Visit our website for more APP Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine content and free CMEs www.pulmapp.com
Follow us on:
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- Twitter@pulmapp
- Facebook @association of pulmonary advance practice providers.
26 episodes
Manage episode 447913126 series 3480755
In this episode, we interview Erin Klein Carlson, a respiratory therapist, about the basics of pulmonary function testing. We discuss the reasons for ordering a pulmonary function test, the types of patients that may not be suitable for testing, and the different types of lung function tests available. We also explore the interpretation of flow loops and the importance of z-scores, race and how to approach transgender patients and the challenges of interpreting lung function in this population.
Claim your 0.5 CME credits for listening to this episode here: https://forms.gle/42yHmF8UpemVhdDJA
Visit our website for more APP Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine content and free CMEs www.pulmapp.com
Follow us on:
- Instagram @pulmapps
- Twitter@pulmapp
- Facebook @association of pulmonary advance practice providers.
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