Marijke Currie
Marijke is a qualified respiratory function scientist. Her career developed in the field of Respiratory Science having completed a BSc at Waikato University. She then went on to qualify as a Respiratory scientist while working at ADHB in the Respiratory Lung Function laboratory. Furthering her experience Marijke spent a two year period in the United Kingdom locuming in various pulmonary function and sleep laboratories. On her return to New Zealand Marijke became the Northern Sales Specialist for Care Medical, who are the exclusive New Zealand Distributors for well known Pulmonary Function/Spirometry, Sleep Diagnostic and Respiratory equipment brands.
How to Perform and Interpret Spirometry  Concurrent Workshop Repeated Saturday, 14 June 2014 Start 8:30am Duration: 55mins Room 11 Start 9:35am Duration: 55mins Room 11 Spirometry is an invaluable tool that can be used to detect, follow, and manage patients with lung disorders. Technology advancements have made spirometry more reliable, affordable and relatively simple to incorporate into a routine GP visit, however the clinical value and interpretation of spirometric measurements is dependent on the correct operation of the spirometry device, as well as correct patient technique, and evaluation of the results. The aim of this workshop is to provide an introduction to spirometry, highlighting the importance of correct operation and technique, as well as evaluating and interpreting the results in primary practise. Better Spirometry Nurses Programme Saturday, 14 June 2014 Start 12:00pm Duration: 30mins Sportsdrome Spirometry is an essential investigation for diagnosis and severity assessment in people with respiratory conditions. Good technique is essential when undertaking spirometry tests to avoid mis-interpretation and misclassification of the results. The aim of this session is to highlight how to maximise spirometry technique to achieve acceptable and reproducible spirometry results for interpretation.