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  • Respiratory Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

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  • The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated updated guidelines for pulmonary function testing (PFT).
  • Healthcare workers (HCWs) and patients require protection from potential transmission during PFT.
  • Existing PFT protocols needed adaptation to the evolving pandemic landscape.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop joint position statements and guidance for PFT during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • To provide recommendations for safe PFT practices for HCWs and patients.
  • To synthesize best evidence for PFT procedures in the context of respiratory viral infections.

Main Methods:

  • A joint working group was formed by the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) and the Australian and New Zealand Society of Respiratory Science (ANZSRS).
  • A rapid literature review using a 'best evidence synthesis' approach was conducted.
  • Existing relevant reviews and societal documents were considered to inform the guidance.

Main Results:

  • Key messages emphasize a precautionary approach to PFT during the pandemic.
  • Strategies may vary based on local transmission rates and practice environments.
  • The guidance aims to optimize safety and well-being for HCWs and patients undergoing PFT.

Conclusions:

  • The provided advice supplements existing infection prevention directives for PFT providers.
  • Recommendations are intended for all settings where PFT is performed.
  • Consideration should be given to the long-term applicability of safety measures for other airborne diseases.