• Cleve Clin J Med · May 2020

    Pulmonary function testing precautions in a time of COVID-19.

    • José Angel Ramos.
    • Manager, Pulmonary Function Laboratory, Respiratory Institute, Cleveland Clinic.
    • Cleve Clin J Med. 2020 May 5.

    AbstractDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, Cleveland Clinic has put in place several pulmonary function testing precautions to reduce the risk of infection. Precautions include efforts to perform only essential testing, wear personal protective equipment, reduce exposure to aerosolized particles, manage virtually by phone conference, conserve scare medications, clean equipment as recommended, consolidate testing, and defer testing.Copyright © 2020 The Cleveland Clinic Foundation. All Rights Reserved.

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