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

Medicosis Perfectionalis via YouTube

Overview

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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

Taught by

Medicosis Perfectionalis

Reviews

5.0 rating, based on 4 Class Central reviews

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  • Maphokoane Cynthia Masemola
    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
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    Iza ZA
    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
  • Nendouvhada Masindi Caroline
    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.
  • 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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