Pulmonary function testing in children

Pulmonary function testing in children is challenging and spirometry in not universally available. The use of ethnic-based spirometry reference equations and their applicability poorly researched populations has been recently challenged in many publications. This webinar will address some of the limitations and recent work by the Global Lung Initiative to attempt to address this pressing need and to provide guidance to clinicians on how best to address this.

Educational aims

The audience will gain updated knowledge on:

• Challenges in spirometry in children
• Use of ethnic based reference equations and their applicability
• The current evidence basis for ethnic based reference equation.

Topics

Spirometry in children, challenges with spirometry in under resourced populations and ethnic based reference equations and their applicability for use globally.

Programme

• Antimicrobial and diagnostic stewardship applied to pneumonia management
• Clinical Management of cUTI
• Optimizing empirical antibiotic treatment for patients hospitalized with CAP

Format

In this webinar two speakers from ERS and PATS will discuss spirometry in children, its limitations, its use in poorly researched populations and appropriate use of reference equations. The webinar will be interactive by including voting questions in the presentations and by promoting an active Q&A session.   

Learning outcomes

Following this webinar, participants will be able to know the latest in spirometry in children and the current challenges with use of ethnic based reference equations.

More information

This webinar is organised directly by the Pan African Thoracic Society (PATS). For any questions including registration, technical and log in details, please contact PATS directly in this link.