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Pulmonary Disorders
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Tests of Pulmonary Function (PFT)
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Tests of Pulmonary Function (PFT)
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Overview of Tests of Pulmonary Function
Airflow, Lung Volumes, and Flow-Volume Loop
Airflow
Lung volume
Flow-volume loop
Patterns of Abnormalities
Obstructive disorders
Restrictive disorders
Measurement of Gas Exchange
Diffusing Capacity for Carbon Monoxide
Conditions that decrease DLCO
Conditions that increase DLCO
Pulse Oximetry
Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Sampling
Oxygenation
Carbon Dioxide
Carboxyhemoglobinemia
Methemoglobinemia
Tests of Respiratory Muscle Function
Exercise Testing
Six-minute walk test
Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET)