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Spirometry

Introduction
Measurement of Ventilatory Function
Measurement Devices
The Technique
Predicted Normal Values
Interpretation of Ventilatory Function Tests
Infection Control Measures
Summary
Appendix A
Appendix B
Bibliography
Acknowledgements
Copyright & Disclaimer
Content updated March 2008
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 References

 

1.

Miller MR, Hankinson JL, Brusasco V et al. Standardisation of spirometry. Eur Respir J 2005; 26: 319–38

2.

Hankinson JL, Odencrantz JR, Fedan KB. Spirometric reference values from a sample of the general US population. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 1999; 159: 179–87

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Hankinson JL, Crapo RO, Jensen RL. Spirometric reference values for the 6-s FVC manoeuvre. Chest 2003; 124: 1805–11.

 

Further Reading

a.

Burton D, Johns DP, Swanney M. Spirometer Users’ and Buyers’ Guide. Melbourne: Department of Health and Ageing, 2005. (http://www.nationalasthma.org.au/html/management/spiro_guide/index.asp)

b.

Johns DP, Pierce R. Pocket Guide to Spirometry, 2nd edition. Sydney: McGraw-Hill Australia, 2007

c.

Johns DP, Pierce R. How to Perform and Interpret Spirometry [CD ROM]. Melbourne: Medi+World International, 2004.

d.

Kendrick AH, Johns DP, Leeming JP. Infection control of lung function equipment: a practical approach. Respir Med 2003; 97: 1163–79.

e.

McKenzie, DK, Abramson M, Crockett AJ et al. The COPD-X Plan: Australian and New Zealand Guidelines for the Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Brisbane: Australian Lung Foundation, 2007.

f.

National Asthma Council Australia. Asthma Management Handbook 2006. Melbourne: National Asthma Council Australia, 2006. (http://www.nationalasthma.org.au/cms/index.php)