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nNO measurement in children for the diagnosis of PCD

ERS Webinar: Nasal nitric oxide measurement in children for the diagnosis of primary ciliary dyskinesia: a European Respiratory Society technical standard

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11 March, 2024 - Online - 17:00–18:00 CET

Chair: Dr Myrofora Goutaki (Bern, Switzerland)
Speakers: Dr Nicole Beydon (Paris, France), Prof. Dr Jane Lucas (Southampton, United Kingdom)

Fees: Free for ERS members / €10 for non-members
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Educational aims

In this session, we will present the ERS Technical Standard of the measurement of nNO in children. The session will provide all the necessary information for people wishing to develop the measurement of nNO in children suspected of PCD. It will also give tools on how to express and interpret results.

Topics

  • Describe the different techniques and methods used to measure nNO in children, their advantages and disadvantages.

  • Explain the effect of the environment on nNO measurement and how to deal with it.

  • Propose a standard report and explain how to interpret the results.

Target audience:

  • Clinicians

  • Laboratory technicians

  • Nurses performing the test

  • Respiratory scientists

Format

This webinar will include 45-minute of lectures, followed by a final round table discussion for 15 minutes.

Learning outcomes

After following this webinar, participants should be able to:

  • Set-up the measurement of nNO in their centre

  • Perform nNO measurement in children from the age of one year

  • Report and interpret the results

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