[MCOH-EH] pulmonary function testing

[Swift, Melanie D., M.D., M.P.H.]

Good question and one that has also been sent to the ACOEM COVID Q&A forum. I wanted to just let you know to expect an answer with references and peer review posted in the next day or two. Also one on breath alcohol testing. http://acoem.org/COVID-19-Resource-Center/COVID-19-Q-A-Forum

Interested in what folks on the list are doing at present.

Melanie

Melanie Swift, MD, MPH
Medical Director, Mayo Clinic Physician Health Center<https://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/preventive-occupational-aerospace-medicine/physician-health-center/referrals>
Associate Medical Director, Occupational Health Service
Senior Associate Consultant
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of Preventive, Occupational, and Aerospace Medicine
Phone 507.284.2560
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Mayo Clinic
200 First Street SW
Rochester, MN 55905
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From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces at mylist.net] On Behalf Of Dr. Dana Rawl
Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2020 10:11 AM
To: 'mcoh-eh at mylist.net'
Subject: [EXTERNAL] [MCOH-EH] pulmonary function testing

What's the latest recommendation from ACOEM regarding occupational pulmonary function testing in light of the current Covid-19 environment? Staff members are still concerned of exposure from asymptomatic carriers who obviously cannot wear a mask while performing a PFT.
Thanks.

Dana Rawl, MD, MPH
Lexington Medical Center
Occupational Health
darawl at lexhealth.org
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