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A comprehensive on-line computerised lung function screening test.

A E Bunn, J C Vermaak, M A De Kock

    Respiration; International Review of Thoracic Diseases
    |January 1, 1979
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    A new computerized lung function screening test provides 22 parameters and a diagnosis in under 8 minutes. This rapid, inexpensive system aids in identifying patients needing further lung function investigation.

    Area of Science:

    • Pulmonary Medicine
    • Medical Technology
    • Diagnostic Screening

    Background:

    • Comprehensive lung function tests are time-consuming and resource-intensive.
    • Efficient screening is needed to identify patients requiring in-depth pulmonary evaluation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce a novel, on-line computerized system for rapid lung function screening.
    • To assess the system's efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and applicability in clinical settings.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of an on-line computerized system for lung function testing.
    • Integration of the system to output 22 lung function parameters and a functional diagnosis.
    • Evaluation of test duration, operational requirements, and patient suitability.

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    Main Results:

    • The complete screening test, including data print-out, takes less than 8 minutes per patient.
    • The system can screen over 60 out-patients daily.
    • It provides a lung function operative risk grading for surgical patients.

    Conclusions:

    • The computerized lung function screening test is fast, inexpensive, and simple to operate.
    • It is effective in identifying patients who require more intensive lung function investigations.
    • The system is broadly applicable across various patient populations, including those with significant lung impairment.