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Area of Science:

  • Respiratory Physiology
  • Infectious Disease Control

Background:

  • COVID-19 transmission risk has disrupted essential respiratory diagnostic services globally.
  • Resurgence of COVID-19 and new variants hinder the restoration of lung function testing.
  • Ensuring safety for patients and staff during lung function tests is critical.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish an international consensus on safe lung function testing protocols.
  • To provide a roadmap for the restoration and continuity of services during and beyond the pandemic.
  • To address safety concerns and enhance the lung function testing environment.

Main Methods:

  • International expert consensus from 23 specialists in lung function and respiratory physiology.
  • Literature review to support expert opinions.
  • Development of a comprehensive roadmap for service delivery.

Main Results:

  • Detailed strategies for patient journey management, including appointment preparation and environmental controls.
  • Recommendations for testing room requirements, ventilation, physical distancing, and personal protective equipment.
  • Guidance on specific tests, filters, special patient groups, and alternative testing locations.

Conclusions:

  • The pandemic exposed vulnerabilities in lung function services, necessitating new mitigation strategies.
  • This consensus provides actionable strategies to improve safety for lung function tests and testing environments.
  • The proposed measures aim to protect services during current and future pandemics.