Pulmonary Function Testing (Pulmonary Medicine)

Body Area: Arms / Hands
Body Parts: Upper Arm
Symptoms: Swelling
Description:
Pulmonary function testing is used for a variety of reasons including, screening for obstructive and restrictive diseases, evaluating a patient pre surgery, evaluating patients condition for weaning from ventilator, documenting progression of pulmonary disease and documenting effectiveness of therapeutic intervention.