Nursing Central: Pulmonary Function Studies

Pulmonary Function Studies

General

Synonym/Acronym:
Pulmonary function tests (PFTs).

Common Use:
To assess respiratory function to assist in evaluating obstructive versus restrictive lung disease and to monitor and assess the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions.

Area Of Application:
Lungs, respiratory system.

Contrast:
None.

Pulmonary Function Studies has been found in Davis's Lab & Diagnostic Tests

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