Lungs
PFT -
pulmonary function test, measures the lung
volumes, airway restriction from asthma or
airway disease from smoking, inhalation of
toxics, etc.
Diffusional
studies - measure ability of lungs to
pass oxygen into and carbon dioxide out of
the lungs. Damage to the lung tissue or
thickening of the lung tissue is measured by
this test.
Oxygen
Saturation Percent - measures the
ability of the lungs, heart and blood to
saturate the blood with oxygen. The maximum
saturation is 100%. The patient is asked to
walk fast is for two minutes. If the blood
desaturates this could represent a problem
with the lungs, heart, or blood.
Blood Oxygen
Saturation level quick check - Free
Blood Oxygen
Saturation 24 hour study $135 Lung-blood
function, Sleep Problems, find low oxygen
problem
