RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Standards and Interpretive Issues in Lung Function Testing
JF Respiratory Care
FD American Association for Respiratory Care
SP 764
OP 772
VO 48
IS 8
A1 Crapo, Robert O
A1 Jensen, Robert L
YR 2003
UL http://rc.rcjournal.com/content/48/8/764.abstract
AB Pulmonary function tests are most useful when performed with good technique and with an accurate system. Using standard techniques in performing the tests minimizes diagnostic and therapeutic errors. This report discusses the rationale and limits of standardization and offers practical suggestions for using available standards to increase confidence in test results.