Spirometry

Recommendations

This has been a very basic introduction to spirometry. For more knowledge and practice, you are encouraged to do the following:

Study relevant texts on pulmonary function testing
Contact spirometer vendors for more information
Watch relevant youtube videos
Contact local pulmonary function labs in order to possibly observe technique and review data

Test your knowledge. Try this course drill (not scored).

Spirometry Drill

Authored by William A. French. Medically reviewed by Dr. Barbara Erickson, PhD, RN, CCRN.