ILOs
- To identify the role of investigations in the diagnostic process
- To become aware of the different modalities used to investigate the respiratory system
- Factors that influence the choice of investigation
- Why do we need investigations?
- Factors we must consider when choosing investigations
- What types of investigations do we have?
- Imaging techniques available in Respiratory Medicine
- Sampling techniques available in Respiratory Medicine
- Pulmonary function tests
- Why is a history so essential to support our investigations (example)?
- Important questions to consider if lung cancer is suspected
- Investigating lung cancer
- What does spirometry allow you to determine?
- Progressive exercise tests
- Arterial blood gases
- Interpreting arterial blood gases