NDD EasyOne Pro Operator's Manual page 55

Performing lung function tests
Operator's Manual V5.0 • EasyOne Pro/LAB Rev. 05
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8 If the selection window is displayed, do one of the following:
a) To add a trial to the existing test, choose
b) To add a post to the existing test after administering a bronchodilator,
choose Add Post.
c) To create a new test that is unrelated to the existing test, choose Test.
 The screen of the selected test is displayed with a pop-up window that
asks you to block the spirette.
9 To set the baseline, seal off one end of the spirette with the wrapper to
avoid air flow.
10 Choose OK.
 In the colored status bar, Setting baseline: Avoid flow! is displayed.
 After the baseline has been set, Start test ... is displayed.
11 Remove the wrapper from the spirette, but keep the wrapper.
12 If you want to perform an FVL test, an MVV test, or an SVC test, attach the
nose clip to the patient's nose.
13 Hand the flow sensor to the patient.
14 Tell the patient to breathe at rest.
 The following procedure To perform the FVC breathing maneuver
represents the breathing maneuver for the FVC test as an example. If you
want to perform any other test, replace the procedure To perform the FVC
breathing maneuver with the breathing maneuver for the required test.
Breathing maneuvers for all available tests, 94
 To perform the FVC breathing maneuver
1 Tell the patient to fill the lungs completely.
2 Tell the patient to take the spirette into the mouth and to seal the lips
around the spirette.
 The patient must not block the opening with the tongue or teeth or bite
down excessively on the spirette.
Add Trial.
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