scholarly journals European Respiratory Society International Congress 2018: Allied Respiratory Professionals’ report of highlighted sessions

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 00182-2018
Author(s):  
Matthew Rutter ◽  
Carlos Augusto Camillo ◽  
Peter Coss ◽  
Andreja Sajnic ◽  
Aisling McGowan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Function ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Muscle Function ◽  
Respiratory Muscle ◽  
Pulmonary Function Testing ◽  
International Congress ◽  
European Respiratory Society ◽  
Allied Health Professionals ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Function Testing

This article provides an overview of outstanding sessions that were supported by Assembly 9 during the recent European Respiratory Society International Congress in Paris, France. Session content was mainly targeted at allied health professionals such as respiratory physiologists, respiratory physiotherapists and respiratory nurses. Recent developments and novel findings related to pulmonary function testing, respiratory muscle function assessments and treatment, and multidimensional and multidisciplinary approaches to the assessment and management of dyspnoea were the focus of these sessions and are summarised here.

scholarly journals ERS International Congress, Madrid, 2019: highlights from the Allied Respiratory Professionals' Assembly

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 00034-2020
Author(s):  
Ana Oliveira ◽  
Matthew Rutter ◽  
Juan Carlos Quijano-Campos ◽  
Beatriz Herrero-Cortina ◽  
Marco Clari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Functional Status ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
International Congress ◽  
Valuable Insight ◽  
European Respiratory Society ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Type Of Exercise ◽  
Function Testing ◽  
Insight Into

This article provides an overview of outstanding sessions that were (co)organised by the Allied Respiratory Professionals' Assembly during the European Respiratory Society International Congress 2019 in Madrid, Spain. Session content was mainly targeted at allied respiratory professionals such as respiratory physiologists, respiratory physiotherapists and respiratory nurses, and is summarised in this document. Short take-home messages related to pulmonary function testing highlight the importance of quality control. Furthermore, novel findings regarding the assessment of functional status call attention to bodily factors that can affect functional status. Regarding pulmonary rehabilitation, data were presented about the use of equipment and type of exercise training in COPD and lung cancer. Recent developments in physical activity-related research give insight in enablers of physical activity after hospital admission. The importance of integrated respiratory care was also highlighted, with the occupational therapist, nurse, and nutritional and psychological counsellor playing a pivotal role, which relates directly to research in the field of respiratory nursing that formulates the need for more nursing led-interventions in the future. To conclude, this review provides readers with valuable insight into some of the emerging and future areas affecting clinical practice of allied healthcare professionals.

scholarly journals Pulmonary Function Testing in Work-Related Asthma: An Overview from Spirometry to Specific Inhalation Challenge

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 2325
Author(s):  
Mathias Poussel ◽  
Isabelle Thaon ◽  
Emmanuelle Penven ◽  
Angelica I. Tiotiu
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Function ◽  
Pulmonary Function Tests ◽  
Objective Evaluation ◽  
Pulmonary Function Testing ◽  
Initial Assessment ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Specific Inhalation Challenge ◽  
Occupational Setting ◽  
Inhalation Challenge ◽  
Function Testing

Work-related asthma (WRA) is a very frequent condition in the occupational setting, and refers either to asthma induced (occupational asthma, OA) or worsened (work-exacerbated asthma, WEA) by exposure to allergens (or other sensitizing agents) or to irritant agents at work. Diagnosis of WRA is frequently missed and should take into account clinical features and objective evaluation of lung function. The aim of this overview on pulmonary function testing in the field of WRA is to summarize the different available tests that should be considered in order to accurately diagnose WRA. When WRA is suspected, initial assessment should be carried out with spirometry and bronchodilator responsiveness testing coupled with first-step bronchial provocation testing to assess non-specific bronchial hyper-responsiveness (NSBHR). Further investigations should then refer to specialists with specific functional respiratory tests aiming to consolidate WRA diagnosis and helping to differentiate OA from WEA. Serial peak expiratory flow (PEF) with calculation of the occupation asthma system (OASYS) score as well as serial NSBHR challenge during the working period compared to the off work period are highly informative in the management of WRA. Finally, specific inhalation challenge (SIC) is considered as the reference standard and represents the best way to confirm the specific cause of WRA. Overall, clinicians should be aware that all pulmonary function tests should be standardized in accordance with current guidelines.

Pulmonary Function Testing in Patients with Tracheostomies: Feasibility and Technical Considerations

Lung ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ajay Sheshadri ◽  
Leendert Keus ◽  
David Blanco ◽  
Xiudong Lei ◽  
Cheryl Kellner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Function ◽  
Pulmonary Function Testing ◽  
Function Testing ◽  
Technical Considerations

Pulmonary‐function testing in children

1989 ◽  
Vol 150 (12) ◽  
pp. 706-707 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter D. Sly ◽  
Colin F. Robertson
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Function ◽  
Pulmonary Function Testing ◽  
Function Testing

scholarly journals How Local SARS-CoV-2 Prevalence Shapes Pulmonary Function Testing Laboratory Protocols and Practices During the COVID-19 Pandemic

CHEST Journal ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew J. Saunders ◽  
Jeffrey M. Haynes ◽  
Meredith C. McCormack ◽  
Sanja Stanojevic ◽  
David A. Kaminsky
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Function ◽  
Pulmonary Function Testing ◽  
Testing Laboratory ◽  
Function Testing

scholarly journals Using Operational Analysis to Improve Access to Pulmonary Function Testing

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Ada Ip ◽  
Raymond Asamoah-Barnieh ◽  
Diane P. Bischak ◽  
Warren J. Davidson ◽  
W. Ward Flemons ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Function ◽  
Pulmonary Function Testing ◽  
Financial Investment ◽  
Process Improvements ◽  
Operational Analysis ◽  
Healthcare Settings ◽  
Stakeholder Perspectives ◽  
Poor Access ◽  
Guide System ◽  
Function Testing

Background. Timely pulmonary function testing is crucial to improving diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary diseases. Perceptions of poor access at an academic pulmonary function laboratory prompted analysis of system demand and capacity to identify factors contributing to poor access.Methods. Surveys and interviews identified stakeholder perspectives on operational processes and access challenges. Retrospective data on testing demand and resource capacity was analyzed to understand utilization of testing resources.Results. Qualitative analysis demonstrated that stakeholder groups had discrepant views on access and capacity in the laboratory. Mean daily resource utilization was 0.64 (SD 0.15), with monthly average utilization consistently less than 0.75. Reserved testing slots for subspecialty clinics were poorly utilized, leaving many testing slots unfilled. When subspecialty demand exceeded number of reserved slots, there was sufficient capacity in the pulmonary function schedule to accommodate added demand. Findings were shared with stakeholders and influenced scheduling process improvements.Conclusion. This study highlights the importance of operational data to identify causes of poor access, guide system decision-making, and determine effects of improvement initiatives in a variety of healthcare settings. Importantly, simple operational analysis can help to improve efficiency of health systems with little or no added financial investment.

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