Using Spirometry in Clinical Practice

2011 AFHTO conference presentation PRESENTER (S): Angie Shaw, RRT,CRE Respiratory Educator; Amy Massie, RRT, CRE Respiratory Educator FHT/ORG: New Vision FHT ABSTRACT: This workshop will assist Family Health Team members in utilizing spirometry as a valuable tool in various clinical settings. Case studies will be presented, worked and reviewed. There will be a brief review of spirometry interpretation principles. Participants will then have the opportunity to practice interpretations, and consider recommendations based on the case presentations. Upon completion of the workshop participants will be better able to use spirometry results as a valuable tool in diagnosis and treatment of obstructive/restrictive lung conditions, and have an improved understanding of what recommendations to make based on results from spirometry testing. Click here to view presentation.