Understanding Spirometry

A complete resource on spirometry containing over two hours of clinical video and animation, alongside detailed audio commentaries and extensive written material. It will take you from basic anatomy, physiology and clinical conditions to how to perform and interpret spirometry in both adults and children.

Suitable for GPs, junior doctors, nurses, medical students, physiotherapists, respiratory physiologists and respiratory therapists.

• Indications
• Anatomy and physiology
• Common clinical conditions where spirometry is essential e.g. COPD,asthma, restrictive lung disease, bronchiectasis
• How to teach spirometry to adults and children
• What spirometry measures
• How to interpret your results
• Quality control and infection control
  
• Internet linkage to a self assessment site to test your understanding and interpretation of results