International Congress Barcelona 2013

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PG16 Spirometry knowledge and basic skills (European spirometry training programme)

Postgraduate Course
Chairs: I. Steenbruggen (Zwolle, The Netherlands), B.G. Cooper (Birmingham, United Kingdom)
Aims: The aim of Part I Spirometry Knowledge and Skills is to ensure that participants acquire the knowledge and basic skills in spirometry best practice. The training programme is designed to cover the theory required to pass the Level I knowledge test and equip participants with the skills needed to perform spirometric tests and successfully complete a Spirometry workbook, including spirometry assignments, calibration logs, and a portfolio of spirometry tests. For more information on the European Spirometry Training Programme programme please visit http://hermes.ersnet.org/spirometry
HERMES LINKS
ADULT: D.1 Pulmonary function testing

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Educational Material

Handout PG16 & ESW Spirometry Open

Reading list PG16 Open

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Introduction F. Burgos (Barcelona, Spain)
Anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology required for spirometry: short summary J.D. Leuppi (Basel, Switzerland)
Definitions of spirometric values: short summary J.D. Leuppi (Basel, Switzerland)
Spirometry equipment J. Lloyd (Staffordshire, United Kingdom)
Indications and contraindications of spirometry testing J.D. Leuppi (Basel, Switzerland)
Quality assurance theory F. Burgos (Barcelona, Spain)
Evaluation of spirometric results W. Tomalak (Rabka, Poland)
Overview of part II, completion and submission of the ERS spirometry workbook F. Burgos (Barcelona, Spain)