Ruppel G L
Pulmonary Function Laboratory, St. Louis University Health Sciences Center, Missouri, USA.
Respir Care Clin N Am. 1997 Jun;3(2):155-81.
Spirometry is the most widely used pulmonary function test. It is used for diagnosis and monitoring in a wide variety of obstructive and restrictive disease patterns. Spirometry is the primary measure in determining disability due to pulmonary disease, and is widely applied in the evaluation of bronchodilator response and airway hyperreactivity. A wide variety of spirometry equipment is currently available, from small portable units to large laboratory systems capable of multiple functions. Most spirometers rely heavily on computerization, which makes them easy to use, but require training and experience on the part of the user. Valid spirometry demands equipment that conforms to recommended standards, and performance of the tests to meet criteria for acceptability and reproducibility. Interpretation of spirometry requires attention to these standards and to careful selection of reference values.
肺活量测定法是使用最广泛的肺功能测试。它用于多种阻塞性和限制性疾病模式的诊断和监测。肺活量测定法是确定肺部疾病所致残疾的主要指标，并广泛应用于支气管扩张剂反应和气道高反应性的评估。目前有各种各样的肺活量测定设备，从小型便携式设备到具备多种功能的大型实验室系统。大多数肺活量计在很大程度上依赖计算机化，这使其易于使用，但需要使用者进行培训并具备相关经验。有效的肺活量测定需要符合推荐标准的设备，并且测试的执行要满足可接受性和可重复性标准。肺活量测定结果的解读需要关注这些标准并谨慎选择参考值。
