Lung function tests as AGPs

[Daniela Karanfilovska]

Dear all,

I am reviewing whether lung function tests (including spirometry) are aerosol generating procedures. The evidence appears inconclusive and I haven’t found reference to lung function tests in the state or national COVID-19 guidelines.

Is anyone aware of guidance/recommendations on whether lung function tests are AGPs?

What does your organisation do?

Many thanks,
Daniela

Daniela Karanfilovska
Senior Clinical Nurse Consultant
Accredited Nurse Immuniser
Infection Prevention & Healthcare Epidemiology
m 0427 703 769
e D.Karanfilovska@alfred.org.au

Alfred Health
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[karenbooth1@BIGPOND.COM Subject: Re: Lung function tests as AGPs In-Reply-To:]

Hi Daniela,

My response is yes. The links below refer to droplet infection but we know
that AGP for smaller particle is now a real concern, , especially after the
nebulizer spread infection in hotel quarantine that precipitated the last
Melbourne lockdown.

https://www.nps.org.au/asthma-during-covid-19

https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/covid-19/communities-of-practice/Do
cuments/lung-function-testing.pdf

https://www.nationalasthma.org.au/news/2020/covid-19-and-your-asthma-patient
s

https://anmj.org.au/updated-resources-for-performing-spirometry-in-primary-c
are-plus-advice-amid-covid-19/

cheers

Karen

Karen Booth

RN BHSCN GAICD

President APNA

Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association

M: 0411 898 884

karenbooth1@bigpond.com

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Karanfilovska, Daniela

Dear all,

I am reviewing whether lung function tests (including spirometry) are
aerosol generating procedures. The evidence appears inconclusive and I
haven’t found reference to lung function tests in the state or national
COVID-19 guidelines.

Is anyone aware of guidance/recommendations on whether lung function tests
are AGPs?

What does your organisation do?

Many thanks,

Daniela

Daniela Karanfilovska
Senior Clinical Nurse Consultant

Accredited Nurse Immuniser
Infection Prevention & Healthcare Epidemiology

m 0427 703 769

e D.Karanfilovska@alfred.org.au

Alfred Health
55 Commercial Road
Melbourne VIC 3004
PO Box 315 Prahran
VIC 3181 Australia

We acknowledge the people of the Kulin Nation, the traditional custodians
and pay our respects to their culture and their Elders past, present and
emerging.
We welcome all cultures, nationalities and religions. Being inclusive and
providing equitable healthcare is our commitment.

Alfred Health incorporates The Alfred, Caulfield Hospital, Sandringham
Hospital and Melbourne Sexual Health Centre
http://www.alfredhealth.org.au

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