Infant Lung Function Testing
Training Course
A 1, 2 or 3-day training course on Infant Lung Function Testing is to be held at the UCL,
Institute of Child Health, 19th-21st March 2014
Course Directors: Prof Janet Stocks, Dr Ah Fong Hoo, Dr Sooky Lum
Day 1 (19th March): Introduction to Infant and Preschool Lung Function Testing
(compulsory for all participants)
The first part of this course will be suitable for those with an interest in the field, whether or not they
have had any previous practical experience of infant lung function. Day 1 will consist of a series of
lectures providing background information on developmental physiology, special considerations
when assessing infants, an overview of tests (including video clips) that can be used to assess
infants and young children, and overviews on the use of infant lung function tests in a) clinical
research, b) epidemiological research and c) clinical management, the latter including discussions
on interpretation of results. An opportunity to visit the infant lung function lab at Great Ormond
Street Hospital for Children will also be provided for those not attending Day 2 & 3 of the course.
Day 2 (20th March): Theoretical background and practical tips for Infant Lung Function
Testing
The second part of the course will be aimed specifically at those who already have some
experience of infant lung function testing using the Jaeger/CareFusion MasterScreen BabyBody
device, at least in a supportive role. Tests that will be covered will be: tidal breathing, passive
respiratory mechanics, plethysmography and the tidal and raised volume rapid thoraco-abdominal
compression techniques.
This part of the course will focus on small group training and practical opportunities to calibrate
equipment, collect data using a lung model and reanalyse data (including that provided by
participants). Issues pertaining to quality control and data interpretation will be discussed, together
with interactive question and answer sessions to answer specific queries from delegates.
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Day 3 (21st March): Detailed analysis and interpretation of Infant Lung Function Tests
This final part is designed specifically for those with prior experience of data collection and
analysis using the Jaeger/CareFusion Masterscreen Babybody device. Participants are
welcome to bring examples of their own data for re-analysis/interpretation.
Attendance for Day 2 & 3 will be limited in order to provide one to one feedback where
necessary, so early registration is advised.
Costs, including lunch, tea & coffee:
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Day 1: Wednesday 19th March 2014
o £100 / clinical or scientific participant
o £200 / commercial participant
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Day 1 & 2: 19th -20th March 2014
o £300 / clinical or scientific participant
o £600 / commercial participant
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Day 1, 2 & 3: 19th – 21st March 2014
o £500 / clinical or scientific participant
o £1000 / commercial participant
Course materials:
Participants registering for Day 2 & 3 will also receive access to all course materials to download
including a recently updated manual of Infant Lung Function Testing based on the CareFusion
MasterScreen BabyBody system.
NB The course directors cannot arrange accommodation or meals other than lunch but can
provide a list of local hotels / B&B if requested
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