User Manual

Spirodoc cod. 980156 Rev 1.3 EN 39/67
ENGLISH
MVV type spirometry test
test with broncodilator
Once a test is selected the screen will display information concerning the type of
turbine in use (reusable or disposable) including the necessary info to complete the
test in the correct manner.
WARNING
A test is saved with the name of the last patient displayed. If a test refers to a
previously saved patient, then prior to performing a test the user must recall that
patient from the database as described in paragraph 3.8.2
3.11.1 FVC test
Proper execution of a FVC test must take into account the phases as described on the
screen, more specifically:
INSPIRE slowly
EXPIRE quickly
INSPIRE slowly
It is possible (and may be helpful) to start the test by breathing at rest for a few
moments. When ready to start inspire slowly as much air as possible (made easier by
holding the arms wide apart) and then make a complete expiration as fast as possible.
Then with the mouthpiece always held firmly in the mouth, complete the cycle by
inspiring again as quickly as possible. This final inspiration may be left out if the
inspiratory parameters (FIVC, FIV1, FIV1%, PIF) are not of interest.
The optional initial inspiration phase can also be performed before inserting the
mouthpiece in the mouth.
After inspiring slowly and deeply, the following expiration must be made with the
maximum effort by expiring all the air in the lungs as fast as possible.
After 6 seconds of expiration the device will emit a continuous beep, this helps the user
to understand when the minimum expiry time has been reached.
WARNING
Accurate spirometry testing requires that the patient expire absolutely all the air
in the lungs.
The test may be carried out several times by repeating the cycle without taking the
mouthpiece out of the mouth, in which case Spirodoc recognises the best test
(FVC+FEV1) and will automatically display the results of this best test.
To end the test touch the OK icon.
During the test the Spirodoc emits "beeps", the frequency of which are directly
proportional to the inspired and expired velocity of the air.. This helps the doctor
understand when the velocity of the air is approaching zero, and the patient has almost
exhausted all of the inspired or expired volume.
In the maintenance section an explanation is given as to how this feature can also
function as a very simple check system for the correct operation of the mobile “rotor” of