Substance abuse testing
The case of the rising number of people taking a
substance or drug abuse is one of the most challenging issues being faced by
employers all across the world. The mistake of hiring a person who is a drug
addict can be a very risky and costly issue for an employer.
Effect of substance abuse on company
·
Negative influence
on the other employees
·
High absenteeism
·
Low productivity
·
Industrial
accidents
The test can be carried out in various stages to prevent
the drug abuse in an organization.
·
Pre-employment stage: Drug abuse test is carried out at this stage when the
employee is to be hired. After the result of the test is favourable, only then
the employee should be given the final employment letter.
·
Post employment stage: After an individual
is absorbed by the company, it is important for organizations to take a
surprise Substance abuse testing
time to time.
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Pulmonary Function Testing
A pulmonary function test helps to assess how well a
patient’s lung function.
The purpose of this test is
·
To determine the
type and extent of lung disease.
·
To monitor existing lung disease.
·
To provide an accurate
assessment of an individual’s respiratory status.
·
The air volume
that can be inhaled and exhaled from the lungs
·
The stiffness of
the lungs and the wall of the chest
Pulmonary function testing is done to screen the person for diseases that may be
obstructive and restrictive in nature. There are several types of pulmonary
function test.
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Forced Vital Capacity (FVC)
·
Forced Expiratory Volume (FEV1, FEV2, FEV3)
·
Mid Maximal Expiratory Flow Rate (MMEF)
Comparison between FVC and FEV
Forced expiratory volume (FEV) is a more accurate
determination of obstructive airway disease
Forced Vital Capacity measures how much air a person can
exhale during a forced breath.
