SPIROLA

WHO: Spirometry Longitudinal Data Analysis (SPIROLA) Software has been approved by DHA to be used on the Navy Network and is HIGHLY recommended to be used by BUMED M37.

WHAT: SPIROLA is the free software available from NIOSH for Longitudinal Spirometry.

Click here for more information if you are unfamiliar with SPIROLA

WHEN: Use of SPIROLA is also going to be an additional question on SOHME's starting in FY 2019!!!

WHERE: ALL NAVY OH Clinics (Guam Occupational Health has successfully implemented the use of SPIROLA with all of their Firefighters.)

WHY: The American Thoracic Society (ATS) recommends longitudinal monitoring of pulmonary function tests to detect early signs of excessive lung function decline. SPIROLA software does this!

REFERENCES:

Click here for the Memorandum for Defense Health Agency Authorizing Official for the use of SPIROLA Software on DHA systems (CAC required)
Click here for the presentation on "Clinical Application of Spirometry Longitudinal Data Analysis (SPIROLA) Software in an Occupational Health Clinic and Office Setting"
Click here to access SPIROLA data entry
Click here for a SPIROLA data entry instructions you can use for your clinic.

Web Resources

Clinicians

Clinical guidance, including recognition, management and clinical isolation guidance are generally covered by CDC: CDC Clinical Overview

Clinical management for Fleet medical personnel can be found in the NMCFHPC Fleet Mpox Medical Guidance

Clinical guidance for MTFs can be found in the DHA Mpox Guidance Update_5Sept2024

Currently, neither mpox testing nor treatment are readily available in a forward deployed operational setting. Units should identify suspected cases, isolate them, and move them for care at an MTF when operationally feasible.

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