Spirometry results Copy TEST COURSE Jan 2023

Spirometry results

Four factors work together to produce accurate, meaningful test results:

  1. The operator should be well-trained, supervised, and skilled to coach the worker to record optimal test results
  2. The spirometer should be accurate
  3. The worker should perform with maximal effort and cooperation
  4. The environment should be within recommended ranges for weather conditions

Failure of any one of these factors (e.g. the operator has poor coaching skills, equipment is inaccurate, environment is outside of recommended ranges, or a worker does not perform maximal efforts) is likely to produce inaccurate results and lead to an incorrect assessment of respiratory health.