Pulmonary Function tests - Interpretation and application in clinical practice

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ABOUT THE COURSE: In the current era, accurate interpretation of any diagnostic test is mandatory to clinical competence. This course on pulmonary function test – Interpretation and application in clinical practice would benefit any health worker in interpreting and diagnosing various lung alterations. Spirometry is one of the most commonly tested pulmonary function and an easy to use, bedside diagnostic tool. This 4-week course will give you the details starting from the physiological concepts of pulmonary function to the clinical disease and the diagnostic modalities of pulmonary function. The objective of the proposed course is to improve the knowledge of the intended audience regarding PFT not skill building.INTENDED AUDIENCE: Medical, Dental and Allied health specialtiesPREREQUISITES:MBBS, MD/MS,PhD, BDS, BSc Nursing, BSc Allied health sciences,Students who are pursuing or have completed basic sciencesINDUSTRY SUPPORT:Health care centers and Hospitals Medical, Dental, Paramedical colleges – National and International Research centres – National and international

Syllabus

Week 1:

Module 1: Physiological basis of Pulmonary function tests
Lecture 1. Functional anatomy of lung
Lecture 2. Mechanics of Breathing
Lecture 3. Ventilation and Perfusion
Lecture 4. Essential principles of spirometer
Lecture 5. Types of Pulmonary function tests
Week 2:

Module 2: Pathophysiology of lung disorder
Lecture 6. Obstructive lung disease - Pathophysiology
Lecture 7. Restrictive lung disease – Pathophysiology
Module 3: Pharmacological drugs altering the pulmonary functions
Lecture 8. Drug effects on Pulmonary functions
Module 4: Pediatrics – Disorders of lung (With case scenarios)
Lecture 9. Lung disorders in children
Lecture 10. Assessment of lung functions in children
Week 3:

Module 5: Implications of Pulmonary function tests
Lecture 11. Static & Dynamic lung function tests
Lecture 12. Interpretation of normal Pulmonary function tests
Lecture 13. Indications of pulmonary function testing
Lecture 14. Clinical diagnosis of obstructive lung disorders(With case scenarios)
Lecture 15. Clinical diagnosis of restrictive lung disorders(With case scenarios)
Week 4:

Module 6: Pulmonology – Application of PFT in lung disorders (With case scenarios)
Lecture 16. Essential criteria for a good pulmonary function testing
Lecture 17. Interpretation of pulmonary function tests in Restrictive lung disease
Lecture 18. Interpretation of pulmonary function tests in Obstructive lung diseases
Lecture 19. Diffusion capacity of Carbon Monoxide (DLCO) and other pulmonary function tests
Module 7: Radiology - Radiological assessments in pulmonary function
Lecture 20. Basic radiological evaluation of lung disorders