Agenda

7:45 AM: Sign-in | Light/Continental Breakfast
8:30 AM: Demonstration of Spirometry

• Teach proper spirometry technique
• Discuss how to coach for the best results for both pediatric patients and adults

9:15 AM: Introduction to Spirometry

• Review spirometry and its role in the diagnosis and management of lung disease

10:30 AM: Practice Conducting Spirometry

• Coach a partner through and conduct a spirometry test in small groups

11:30 AM: Getting the Best Results

• Learn how to check for reproducibility

12:00 PM: Adjourn

12:15 PM: Sign-in | Lunch

12:45 PM: Demonstration of Spirometry

1:15 PM: Spirometry and Asthma

• Case studies
• Discuss spirometry findings as they relate to NEAPP guidelines
• Identify who should have a spirometry test and how often

2:15 PM: Spirometry and COPD

• Case studies
• Discuss spirometry findings as they relate to GOLD guidelines

2:45 PM: Interpretation of Spirometry Results

• Teach interpretation of spirometry findings as they relate to pathophysiology (for both pediatric and adult populations)
• Case studies
• Differentiate asthma from COPD

4:15 PM: Adjourn