• Diagnostic tests for lung and heart diseases in primary care - from quality assurance to epidemiology 

      Dalbak, Lene Gjelseth (Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 2018-11-02)
      The use of pulse oximetry and spirometry tests in general practice is increasing. Pulse oximetry is a non-invasive method for measuring oxygen saturation (SpO2). The pulse oximeter is a helpful tool in primary care because it is tolerable for the patient, easy to use and acceptable within the time constraints of a busy practice. Spirometry is used in both diagnosis and monitoring of respiratory ...