Pulmonary Function and Diagnostic Testing New Milford Hospital also provides advanced diagnostics and evaluation through pulmonary testing. Tidal Volume measures the amount of air exhaled during normal breathing. Forced Expiratory Volume measures timed expulsion of air from the lungs. Maximum Breathing Capacity measures quantities of air exhaled during a period of time. Total Lung Capacity measures the amount of air in the lungs.
Diffusion Capacity measures the ability of the lungs to diffuse oxygen.
Arterial Blood Samples determine the oxygen and carbon dioxide content and pH of the blood. Pulse Oximetry measures oxygen saturation in the blood. Bronchoscopy enables the physician to look into the lung for therapeutic and diagnostic purposes. Pentamidine Aerosol is a procedure performed for prevention of pneumonia. Methacholine Inhalation Challenge Testing determines the reactivity of the patient's airway.