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[Compliance with the "recommendations SEPAR" on spirometry]

J Giner1, P Casan, M A Berrojalbiz

  • 1Departamento de Neumología, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona.

Archivos De Bronconeumologia
|December 1, 1996
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Spanish spirometry practices show adequate equipment compliance but deficiencies in basic procedures and quality control according to 1985 SEPAR recommendations. Further improvements are needed for optimal pulmonary function testing.

Area of Science:

  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Respiratory Diagnostics

Background:

  • Spirometry is a critical tool for diagnosing and monitoring respiratory diseases.
  • Adherence to established guidelines ensures accurate and reproducible pulmonary function test results.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the current performance of spirometry in Spain.
  • To assess compliance with the 1985 Spanish Society of Pneumology and Thoracic Surgery (SEPAR) recommendations.

Main Methods:

  • A 31-item questionnaire was distributed to SEPAR members.
  • The survey covered technical aspects, procedures, and quality control in spirometry.

Main Results:

  • Most spirometry involved forced expiration without bronchodilators, using a pneumotachograph with flow/volume curves.

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  • Daily calibration with a 3L syringe and weekly equipment washing were common.
  • Compliance was adequate for equipment but deficient in basic procedures and quality control.

    • Conclusions:

    • Spanish spirometry practices meet some SEPAR technical standards but require improvement in procedural execution and quality assurance.
    • Enhancing adherence to guidelines is crucial for improving the reliability of spirometry in clinical practice.