Diffusing Capacity Tests
At the end of this learning activity, the learner will be able to:
Discuss the indications for diffusing capacity tests in the adult population
List the equipment necessary for diffusing capacity tests in the adult population
Identify the process of performing the diffusing capacity tests, including risks to the patient and common errors
Discuss the implications of the results of diffusing capacity tests
Discuss the difference in North American versus European terminology (diffusing capacity versus transfer factor)
Discuss units of measure (ERS vs ATS)
This video is approximately 25 minutes in length.
Speaker Information
Renato Galindo BSRC, RRT, CPFT, AE-C, TTS
Lung Volumes
At the end of this learning activity, the learner will be able to:
Discuss the indications for lung volumes tests in the adult population
List the equipment necessary for the different types of lung volumes tests in the adult population
Identify the process of performing the different types of lung volumes tests, including risks to the patient and common errors
Discuss the implications of the results of lung volumes tests
This video is approximately 38 minutes in length.
Speaker Information
Gregg Ruppel MEd, RRT, RPFT, FAARC
Quality Assurance in the Pulmonary Function Lab
At the end of this learning activity, the learner will be able to:
Define “quality assurance” in the context of the PF lab
Identify quality system essentials and the PF lab’s path of workflow
Examine PFT lab path of workflow
Review pre-test quality measures
Review intra-test quality measures
Review post-test quality measures
Discuss barriers to achieving quality
This video is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes in length.
Speaker Information
Jeffrey Haynes RRT, RPFT