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Spirometry in the evaluation of pulmonary function

J F Morris

    The Western Journal of Medicine
    |August 1, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Spirometry, including vital capacity (VC) and forced vital capacity (FVC) tests, should be standard in routine exams. Performance standards are needed for electronic spirometers to ensure accurate lung function measurements.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pulmonary Medicine
    • Medical Device Engineering

    Background:

    • Spirometry is crucial for assessing lung function but its routine use is inconsistent.
    • Concerns about the reliability of electronic spirometers necessitate established performance standards.
    • Accurate spirometry requires appropriate equipment and validated testing protocols.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To advocate for the wider adoption of spirometry in routine medical examinations.
    • To define essential performance standards for spirometry equipment, particularly electronic devices.
    • To recommend specific spirometry tests for routine clinical use and specialized applications.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing spirometry techniques and equipment.
    • Identification of key spirometry parameters for routine and specialized lung function assessment.

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  • Evaluation of the clinical utility of various spirometry measurements, including flow-volume curves.

    • Main Results:

    • Recommended spirometry tests include vital capacity (VC), forced vital capacity (FVC), one-second forced expiratory volume (FEV(1)), forced expiratory flow (FEF200-1200), and forced midexpiratory flow (FEF25-75%).
    • Maximum voluntary ventilation (MVV) is useful for work disability assessment and extrathoracic obstruction detection.
    • Measurements like total lung capacity (TLC) and forced end-expiratory flow (FEF75-85%) can aid in differentiating impairment types and detecting small airway obstruction.

    Conclusions:

    • Wider implementation of spirometry in routine examinations is recommended.
    • Clear performance standards for spirometry equipment, especially electronic devices, are essential for reliable results.
    • Specific spirometry tests are validated for routine use, while others like flow-volume curves are not currently justified for general clinical application.