Clinically it is felt as crepitus and, if extensive, may cause soft tissue swelling and discomfort. Even when severe subcutaneous emphysema is typically benign, although complications such as airway compromise, respiratory failure, pacemaker malfunction and tension phenomena have been described.
A medical assistant may lawfully perform spirometric pulmonary function testing if the test is a usual and customary part of the medical practice where the medical assistant is employed, and the requirements for training, competency, authorization and supervision are satisfied.
Medical Assistants perform a variety of tasks that are both administrative and clinical. Medical Assistants help keep the office running and generally provide much of the labor. All types of doctors require Medical Assistants, including Chiropractors, Physicians, Hospitals, Dermatologist, Allergists etc.edical Assistants perform a variety of tasks that are both administrative and clinical. Medical Assistants help keep the office running and generally provide much of the labor. All types of doctors require Medical Assistants, including Chiropractors, Physicians, Hospitals, Dermatologist, Allergists etc.