LIBRO + ANEXOS NEUMOLOGÍA PEDIÁTRICA

Neumología Pediátrica. Anexos ❚ 185 d. Recognize the flow-volume loop configurations typical of variable intrathoracic central airway obstruction e. Recognize the flow-volume loop configuration typical of intrathoracic peripheral airway obstruction f. Recognize pulmonary function abnormalities associated with inspiratory and expiratory muscle weakness g. Know that height is the single best predictor of lung function in healthy individuals h. Know that there are race and sex differences in normal values for pulmonary function tests i. Recognize the importance of prediction equations in interpreting pulmonary function tests j. Know the limitations of prediction equations in interpreting pulmonary function test results k. Recognize the flow-volume loop configuration typical of fixed central airway obstruction l. Know that in the presence of fixed central airway obstruction spirometry cannot differentiate between intrathoracic and extrathoracic obstruction 8. Pulmonary function testing in infants a. Know how to calculate resistance, compliance, and time constant from a passive expiratory flow-volume curve in infants b. Know that muscle relaxation is a requirement for passive lung mechanics c. Know that passive flow volume curve assesses total respiratory system resistance and compliance in infants d. Know the advantages and limitations of partial flow-volume loops in infants e. Know how to recognize an obstructive lung defect from a tidal flow-volume curve in infants f. Understand the need for sedation in infant pulmonary function testing and the risks involved g. Understand the indications for high altitude simulation testing h. Understand the methods used in the raised volume thoracic compression technique for measuring airway function in infants i. Know the absolute and relative contraindications for measuring pulmonary function in infants using the raised volume thoracic compression technique j. Know how to interpret infant spirometry using FEV 0.5, FVC, and forced expiratory flow rates k. Understand the methods used in obtaining whole body plethysmography in infants l. Know how to interpret infant lung volume measurements using FVC, TLC, and FRC and RV m. Know the criteria for a positive bronchodilator response on a flow-volume loop obtained using the raised volume thoracic compression technique in infants 9. Forced oscillometry a. Understand the principles and techniques of forced oscillometry for evaluation of respiratory system function b. Understand the interpretation, use, and limitations of measurements of respiratory system resistance and reactance using forced oscillometry