As the newest recruit to our Lung Function Testing Lab, I attended the Spirometry Course held at the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne on the 5th and 6th of November. This I enjoyed.
The Course was very well presented. The presenters were interesting and had a wealth of experience. They interspersed the Theory sessions with great hands-on Prac sessions to keep us all awake, and some quite complicated information was clearly presented with time to absorb it.
Thorough information was presented on how to achieve the proper standards of Quality Assurance, incorporating equipment and personnel, so that all tests done can be reliable, and provide an accurate clinical picture of each patient’s lung function. I realized at this point just how well our Lab measures up in this area.
I returned with an enthusiasm to 1) learn more in the areas of the documentation and analysis of Quality Control data, 2) look at research done on FEV6 ( the Forced Expiratory Volume at 6 seconds) which might be introduced as a measure of patient performance, and 3) to perfect my instructions to patients performing the test.
This was a thoroughly thought-provoking, challenging and enjoyable experience. Thank you to the presenters.
Heather.
The Course was very well presented. The presenters were interesting and had a wealth of experience. They interspersed the Theory sessions with great hands-on Prac sessions to keep us all awake, and some quite complicated information was clearly presented with time to absorb it.
Thorough information was presented on how to achieve the proper standards of Quality Assurance, incorporating equipment and personnel, so that all tests done can be reliable, and provide an accurate clinical picture of each patient’s lung function. I realized at this point just how well our Lab measures up in this area.
I returned with an enthusiasm to 1) learn more in the areas of the documentation and analysis of Quality Control data, 2) look at research done on FEV6 ( the Forced Expiratory Volume at 6 seconds) which might be introduced as a measure of patient performance, and 3) to perfect my instructions to patients performing the test.
This was a thoroughly thought-provoking, challenging and enjoyable experience. Thank you to the presenters.
Heather.
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