PFT data would not be beneficial with the loose fitting headgear that are the basis of PAPR’s.

Thank you,

Sue Davis MS, BSN, RN, CVRN – BC, NE-BC, CCRN-K
Director, Learning Center & Employee Health
Methodist Health System
825 S 169th St, 161, Omaha NE 68118
Phone: (402) 354-5694
Learning Center Fax: (402) 354-5466
Employee Health Fax: (402) 354-8819
sue.davis@nmhs.org

Making life easier, one day at a time J

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Subject: [EXTERNAL] [MCOH-EH] PAPR use and Pulmonary Function Testing

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Good Morning!

I hope you can assist me.. We are looking at widespread PAPR use here. Some in management are saying that an annual PFT is required for PAPR use.

Is this true? If so, can you point me to literature to support that? I know it is required for SCBA’s but not sure on PAPRs.

Thanks,

Debbie

Deborah Pruim, RN, MSN, APN, CNS

Employee Health Services

Little Company of Mary Hospital

2800 W. 95^th Street

Evergreen Park, IL 60805

Monday – Friday

6:30am-3pm

Phone: 708-229-5623

Fax: 708-229-6618

dpruim@lcmh.org

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