EM2207E "Pulmonary Function Testing: History, 'Normal' Values, and Implications for Bias" (IM GR-072222)
Purpose and Overview
Understand history of spirometry, where reference equations and predicted/normal values come from, and understand how these predicted values can lead to bias in interpretation.
Target Audience
UT Southwestern faculty, fellows, residents and medical students, community physicians, nurse clinicians, physician assistants and nurses.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
- Understand general history of spirometry.
- Understand how reference equations were derived.
- Understand potential bias of race-specific reference equations.
Andrew Tomlinson, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine
Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine
Available Credit
- 1.00 AMA
- 1.00 Attendance
Price
Cost:
$0.00
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