Re-opening the pediatric pulmonary function laboratory during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

Larry C Lands

doi:10.1016/j.prrv.2022.01.001

Re-opening the pediatric pulmonary function laboratory during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

Paediatr Respir Rev. 2022 Jun:42:49-52. doi: 10.1016/j.prrv.2022.01.001. Epub 2022 Jan 11.

Author

Larry C Lands¹

Affiliation

¹ McGill University, Canada; Pediatric Respiratory Medicine, Montreal Children's Hospital-McGill University Health Centre, Canada. Electronic address: larry.lands@muhc.mcgill.ca.

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic continues with new waves of intensification. This review provides an update based on international recommendations concerning the conduct of pulmonary function testing in a manner to limit risk to both patient and tester.

Keywords: Aerosol; Air exchange rate; Lung function testing; Personal protective equipment.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

COVID-19*
Child
Humans
Pandemics
Personal Protective Equipment
SARS-CoV-2