spirometry ensuring valid results and interpretation
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SpirometryEnsuring Valid Results
and InterpretationSusan Blonshine RRT, RPFT, FAARC, AE-C
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Objectives
evaluate a Forced Vital Capacity maneuver for adherence to ATS/ERS and ACOEM acceptability and repeatability criteria.
describe common errors in spirometry performance and impact on test results.
describe the steps for basic interpretation of spirometry.
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OSHA Silica Standards
Requires employers to
use engineering controls (such as water or ventilation) to limit worker exposure to the PEL
provide respirators when engineering controls cannot adequately limit exposure
limit worker access to high exposure areas
develop a written exposure control plan
offer medical exams to highly exposed workers
train workers on silica risks and how to limit exposures
Spirometry required every 3 years
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Spirometry: a 3-Step Process
Pre-test
Equipment PreparationCalibration daily (2.895 – 3.105) at 3 flowsRevalidate syringe annuallySyringe linearity
Patient Introduction and Instruction
TestTest Performance
Post-test
Acceptability and Repeatability
Report generation
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Patient Testing
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Spirometry is Effort- Dependent
Understand testing needs
Be cooperative during the testing
process
Good coaching can increase volume
10% to 15%
The patient must:
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Review Steps and Demonstrate
1. Place the mouthpiece in your mouth
2. Breathe in and out nice and easy
3. Breathe in as deep as possible
4. Blow out hard and fast
5. Keep squeezing all the air out for about six seconds or until you are told to breathe in deeply again
6. Take the mouthpiece out of your mouth and relax
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The patient should perform 3 acceptable trials
Evaluate the 2 largest acceptable FVC and
FEV1 results for repeatability criteria
How many trials?
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Maneuver Performance
Three acceptable maneuvers
Practical upper limit of 8-clinical judgement
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Satisfactory start of test
No hesitation with a back extrapolated volume less than 5% or 150 ml
Pause at TLC greater than4-6 seconds decreases PEF and FEV1
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Volume-Time Curve End of Test Criteria
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Acceptability Criteria
Was end of test criteria met? ( 1 second plateau)
Was there a minimum exhalation time of 6 seconds?
Was the start of test satisfactory? (Less than 5% back-extrapolation)
Did the subject understand the instructions?
Was inspiration performed with maximum effort?
Was exhalation smooth and continuous?
Was effort maximal on expiration?
Are there at least 3 acceptable maneuvers?
(all 7 criteria must be met)
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Repeatability
Is the variance less than .15 L between the largest and second largest FVC
Is the variance less than .15 L between the largest and second largest FEV1
Is there documentation for lack of repeatability?
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What should be reported?
Trial 1 Trial 2 Trial 3
FEV1 3.15 4.00 4.20
FVC 5.00 5.10 4.95
They do not have to be from the same trial
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Error Recognition and Correction
A skilled technologist can recognize
the following common errors and
take necessary corrective
measures
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Poor Posture
Slouching or leaning forward
excessively can cause early termination
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Head Positioning
A lowered head can cause glottic
closure and early termination
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Poor Mouth Seal
Volume is compromised if the
patient’s lips are not tightly sealed
around the mouthpiece
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Improper Tongue Placement
The patient may have his/her tongue
in the wrong location, relative to the
mouthpiece which results in possible
obstruction and false decrease in flow
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Nose Breathing
Air can escape if the patient is allowed
to breathe through his/her nose
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Poor Inspiration at Start
The patient doesn’t breathe in deeply
prior to the forced expiration
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“Start of Test” Hesitation
Patient should “Blow out fast after
breathing in deeply.”
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Start and Stop
Forced Vital Capacity may be
exaggerated if the patient stops
during expiration, then starts again
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Variable Effort / Coughing
During expiration the patient should: Avoid coughing, if possible
Try to maintain a smooth effort
Drink of water
Try to clear their throat or cause of cough
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No 1-Second Plateau
The patient fails to achieve a 1-second plateau,
even though he/she exhales for 6 seconds
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Abrupt End – Early Termination
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Obstructed Mouthpiece
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Sensor contamination
Townsend M. C. et.al. Chest 2004;125:1902-1909
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Less severe sensor contamination
Townsend M. C. et.al. Chest 2004;125:1902-1909
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Zero errors
Townsend M. C. et.al. Chest 2004;125:1902-1909
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Preventing Poor Quality Results
Unfamiliarity with the specific device
Failure to calibrate the spirometer
Poor posture
Insufficient inhalation
Incomplete exhalation
Hesitation before exhalation
Poor seal around the mouthpiece
Poor instructions or comprehension
Coughing or speaking
Glottic closure
Failure to use a nose clip
Poor expiratory effort
National Asthma Council, 2005.
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Spirometry Flow Chart
Miller MR, Hankinson J, Brusasco V, et al.
Standardisation of spirometry. Eur Respir J. 2005;26:319-338.
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Evidence of Quality Spirometry Testing
Improving the Quality of Bedside Spirometry**
Audit of testing outside the PF lab - Cleveland Clinic
17% met ATS acceptability/reproducibility criteria
CI Project - 63.5 met acceptability/reproducibility criteria
** Hoisington, Stoller, McCarthy, Resp. Care 1999; 44:1237
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Evidence of Quality Spirometry Testing
Quality Control in Spirometry in the Elderly*
984 controls, 638 COPD pts.
95.8% reproducible tests in controls, 87.6% in COPD
4.8 + 1.7 tests per session
* Bellia et al, AJRCCM 2000; 161:1094-1100
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Interpretation Steps
Review and comment on test quality
Identify the problems and magnitude
Review graphs and numerics
Compare test results to reference normals from a healthy subjects
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Interpretation Steps
Compare to abnormal processes
Compare to previous tests
Answer the clinical question asked
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Reference ValuesHeight must be accurateStanding height without shoes
Match to patient population
Adult recommendationHankinson 1999-NHANESIII (8-80)
Use LLN (lower limit of normal)95% confidence interval
Using .70 as a fixed lower limit for FEV1/FVC ratio increase false positive resultsMales >40 and females >50
Reference author should be noted on reportAuthor’s last name and date of publication
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Lower Limit of Normal (LLN)
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What is Normal ?AVERAGE is
100 % Predicted
Spirometry Parameter Value
(FVC)
CO
UN
TS
LLN
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Why not assess only % Predicted?
LLN
120% pred4.80 LYear 1
FEV1 =4.00 L
Predicted Value
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Why not assess only % Predicted?
LLN
4.80 LYear 1
3.60 LYear 2
ATS 15 %/yr
4.80 – 3.60 = 1.20 L
1.20/4.80 = 25 % decline
But still within Normal Range
Predicted Value
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Lower Limit of Normal
Primary variables to use in the interpretation process
FVC
FEV1
FEV1/FVC%
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ATS/ERS Interpretation Obstructive Patterns Falsely Increased with Fixed Ratio
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ATS/ERS 2005
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Barreiro and Perillo, 2004.
National Asthma Council, 2005.
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Normal
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Obstruction
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Restriction
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ATS/ERS 2005
• Types of Ventilatory Defects
– Obstructive abnormalities (a, b)
– Restrictive abnormalities (c)
– Mixed abnormalities (d)
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Review Type of Impairment
FVC FEV1 FEV1/FVC%
Normal Normal Normal Normal
Obstruction Normal or Low Low Low
Restriction Low Low Normal or High
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Example 1
Pred Actual
FVC 5.00 6.00
FEV1 3.96 4.80
FEV1/FVC 79% 80%
A. Normal
B. Obstruction
C. Restriction
A. Normal
B. Obstruction
C. Restriction
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Example 2
Pred Actual
5.00 3.00
FEV1 3.96 3.00
FEV1/FVC 79% 100%
A. Normal
B. Obstruction
C. Restriction
D. Unacceptable
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Example 3
Pred Actual
5.00 1.80
FEV1 3.96 1.78
FEV1/FVC 79% 99%
A. Normal
B. Obstruction
C. Restriction
D. Unacceptable
A. Normal
B. Obstruction
C. Restriction
D. Unacceptable
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Example 4
Pred Actual
5.00 5.00
FEV1 3.96 3.47
FEV1/FVC 79% 69%
A. Normal
B. Obstruction
C. Restriction
D. Unacceptable
A. Normal
B. Obstruction
C. Restriction
D. Unacceptable (Cough)
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Spirometry Interpretation
1. Check graph for maneuver
ACCEPTABILITY and REPEATABILITY
2. Low FEV1/FVC ratio below LLN = obstruction
3. Low FVC, high FEV1/FVC = suggests restriction
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Spirometry results affect people!!!
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Any Questions
Susan Blonshine BS, RRT, RPFT, FAARC, AE-C
TechEd Consultants, Inc.
www.techedconsultants.com
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