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Portable spirometry in the deployed setting.

Joseph C Turbyville¹, Jennifer Mbuthia, Toby Sandifer

¹Department of Allergy-Immunology, Ireland Army Community Hospital, 289 Ireland Avenue, Fort Knox, KY 40121, USA.

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Portable spirometry aids military providers in diagnosing and treating lung disease in deployed settings. This technology proved effective in managing asthma and identifying other causes of shortness of breath.

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Area of Science:

Military medicine
Pulmonology
Medical technology

Background:

Deployment is associated with increased respiratory complaints.
Objective lung function measurement is crucial for diagnosing and treating lung disease in military personnel.
Portable spirometry offers a potential solution for enhancing diagnostic capabilities in austere environments.

Observation:

A portable spirometer was utilized in southern Afghanistan at a forward operating base.
The device was used in both a Level I aid station and a Level II medical facility.
Deployment conditions presented unique challenges for medical providers.

Findings:

Portable spirometry effectively aided in the management of asthma cases.
The device facilitated the identification of nonobstructive causes of dyspnea (shortness of breath).
The use of portable spirometry demonstrated proof of concept in an austere deployment setting.

Implications:

Portable spirometry can significantly enhance the diagnostic and treatment capabilities of military providers in deployed environments.
This technology can improve patient care by providing objective lung function data.
Further integration of portable spirometry is recommended for military medical readiness.