THIS WEBINAR IS GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY MGC DIAGNOSTICS
PRESENTER: Carl Mottram, RRT, RPFT, FAARC; PFWConsulting LLC / Clario
BRIEF SUMMARY
Unlock the full potential of spirometry testing in this comprehensive session. We cover the "when" and "how" of spirometry, focusing on clinical indications and the technical maneuvers required for reproducible data. You will learn to confidently interpret FEV1, FVC, and their ratio to classify obstructive or restrictive defects. Finally, we’ll troubleshoot common pitfalls to ensure your results are reliable, actionable, and meet the highest standards of care.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Identify when spirometry is indicated and understand its clinical importance.
- Apply best practices for administering spirometry to ensure high-quality, reproducible results.
- Interpret spirometry values including FEV1, FVC, and FEV1/FVC ratio to classify ventilatory defects.
- Recognize common testing pitfalls and strategies to improve reliability.
COST
CECs: 1 (one) CEC
RECORDING: This event will be recorded. Access to a recording of this event will be available to all who register for 3 months after the event.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER
Carl Mottram, RRT, RPFT, FAARC, is a globally recognized authority in pulmonary diagnostics and the author and editor of Ruppel’s Manual of Pulmonary Function Testing. He formerly served as the Director of the Pulmonary Function Laboratories and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program at the Mayo Clinic, where he held the academic rank of Associate Professor of Medicine. A prominent expert in cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET), Professor Mottram has dedicated his career to advancing the clinical application of metabolic and ventilatory responses to exercise to improve the differential diagnosis of exercise limitations. His leadership in the field includes serving as the President of the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) and as a member of the Board of Trustees for the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), where he has been instrumental in establishing global standards for data integrity and quality system models in diagnostic testing.