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A FEV1/FVC ratio of less than 0.7 indicates airflow limitation.
The predicted normal values are dependent on age, gender and height. The tables are provided in Appendix B of 'The Spirometry Handbook'.
Indicated Osteoporosis with no Diagnosis
The "Indicated Osteoporosis with no diagnosis" prompt will display when a patient meeting the criteria below is opened in the clinical system. The likelihood of the patient having osteoporosis rises from Yellow over Orange to Red as per the table below.
Red - Likely • Aged > 50 with a coded history of a Minimal trauma fracture) • On treatment and without a cancer diagnosis | Orange – Possible • On treatment (Medication) | Yellow – Review • On treatment (Medication) and with a cancer diagnosis |
The report will provide the following fields:
• Surname
• First name
• Date of Birth
• Indication Date
• Sex
• Age
• Minimal Trauma Fracture (Type)
• Treatment (Y/N)
• Cancer (Y/N)
• Vitamin D
• BMD (Date)
• Assigned Provider
The following medications are currently considered:
- Bisphosphonates: alendronate, risedronate, zoledronic acid, pamidronate
- Selective oestrogen modulating drugs: raloxifene
- RANK Lipid Inhibitors: denosumab, stronitium ranelate
- Anabolic drigs: teriparatide or pamathyroid tumor hormone (1-34)
Medication review for Diabetes with elevated HbA1c
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