Development of software for computer-assisted interpretation of pulmonary function tests.
This paper describes the need for the development of software for computer interpretation of Pulmonary Function Tests based on equations derived from Indian populations, and the development strategies adopted. The decision flowcharts are given. The present limitations and areas of ongoing refinement of the program are discussed.
Ganguli
A K
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Model Centre for Occupational Health Services, Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd., Tiruchirapalli.
D000328:Adult; D003936:Diagnosis, Computer-Assisted / Q000295:instrumentation*; D005260:Female; D005540:Forced Expiratory Flow Rates; D006801:Humans; D010366:Peak Expiratory Flow Rate; D012115:Residual Volume; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests / Q000295:instrumentation*; D012984:Software; D013147:Spirometry