How fast do test-leaders learn to perform spirometries? Quality control in routine spirometry testing

M. Anderson, M. Qvarfordt, M. Svartengren (Stockholm, Sweden)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Early diagnosis and effectiveness of disease management in primary care
Session: Early diagnosis and effectiveness of disease management in primary care
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2412
Disease area: Airway diseases

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M. Anderson, M. Qvarfordt, M. Svartengren (Stockholm, Sweden). How fast do test-leaders learn to perform spirometries? Quality control in routine spirometry testing. Eur Respir J 2013; 42: Suppl. 57, 2412

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