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Pulmonary Function Tests - Spirometry - Lung Volumes & Capacities Made Simple

Medicosis Perfectionalis via YouTube

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Dive into a comprehensive 32-minute video lecture on Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs), focusing on spirometry and lung volumes and capacities. Explore the differences between tidal volume, inspiratory reserve volume, expiratory reserve volume, residual volume, minimal air, inspiratory capacity, functional residual capacity, vital capacity, and total lung capacity. Learn which measurements can be obtained through spirometry and which require additional testing. Gain essential knowledge for medical professionals on interpreting PFTs and understanding their significance in diagnosing respiratory conditions.

Syllabus

Intro
Common Sense
Experiment
From Scratch
Residual Volume
Minimal Air
Low Vital Capacity
Forced Vital Capacity
Outro

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Medicosis Perfectionalis

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4.9 rating, based on 8 Class Central reviews

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  • Profile image for DARLINGTON UGWUEZE
    DARLINGTON UGWUEZE
    This spirometry course was very interesting and informative. I learned a great deal about lung function testing, interpretation of results, and best clinical practice. The content was clear, well-structured, and highly relevant to my professional development. I feel more confident applying spirometry knowledge in practice.
  • Nendouvhada Masindi Caroline
    2
    Good day I really enjoy to study this pulmonary function Test spirometry and lung volumes and capacities made simple, it was very very easy and understandable,it was good and I learned a lot I will like to recommend others.
  • Profile image for Iftakhar Ahmed
    Iftakhar Ahmed
    I have learnt lung function test . Lung volume, lung capacity,Total lung volume. Inspiratory lung volume, Expiratory lung volume. Residual volume.
  • Lena Mohammed
    Thank you very much easy and clear and knowledgeable but how can i have certificate thaaaaaaaaaank youuu again
  • Maphokoane Cynthia Masemola
    1
    Very informative and well structured.I learned a lot from this course, and I'm able to perform this test as a professional nurse and now certified
  • Josiah Kimeli
    This is a very interesting lecture , i will recommend to students and i will apply in my clinical practice. i will be taking more of these causes in the future
  • Profile image for Intan Zainal Abiden
    Intan Zainal Abiden
    Very comprehensive .It really helps me to understand clearly .I 'm very happy to come across to your class .And looking forward to more course
  • Mpo Pauline Mofokeng
    The course was very enlightening and mind opening, I love how they explain functionality of the lungs and what to look for
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