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Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT)

Screening Test

A Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) is considered a screening test in occupational health. It is an extremely important tool as it assists in monitoring a worker’s lung function status.

  1. Assists with worker placement
  2. Assists with early detection of exposure to respiratory hazards
  3. Assists with early intervention and treatment
  4. Assists with identifying airborne respiratory hazards – which can be appropriately evaluated by the sites Industrial Hygiene
  5. Assists with a worker’s ability to wear respiratory protective equipment
  6. Assists in continual monitoring of an individual’s disease progress or efficiency of their treatments

In the screening test, a device called a spirometer is used. These tests are to interpret and compare the observed FVC and FEV1 and their ratio FEV1/FCV% with predicted average values and Lower Limits of normal (LLN). The goal of this sophisticated device is to determine whether the worker’s results will fall within a normal range, below normal, or indicate a possible respiratory impairment.

If your company is in need of further services such as Chest X ray, ECG, or a follow-up by a Physician, Medika North will coordinate these services as well.

Qualified Technicians

Our tests are performed by qualified Pulmonary Function technicians. Our clinic and mobile services have the most up-to-date and calibrated technology to complete these tests with peace of mind. Our attention to detail will have your worker ready for his/her job placement.

Medika North supports employers in creating healthy employees and safe working environments through strategic planning, quality services and comprehensive programs.

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