Making A Spot Oxymetry Test - MIR Spirodoc User Manual

If the start of the forced vital capacity is not made with sufficient force and velocity.
If the test contains a fall (50%) and then a successive increase in the expired velocity
If the expiratory time is insufficient (FET< 6sec or the volume variation > 100mL in the last 0,5sec).
If the last expiratory flow measured is too high (> 0,2 L/s).
After these test quality control messages have been shown (if generated) then the spirodoc shows the values of FVC,
FEV1, FEV1%, PEF , 2575 and FET of the current test
FVC 4.82
FEV1 4.12
On each line, the parameter name is shown on the left, the result ie the value in the centre, and the percentage of the
predicted value on the right.
The other parameters are then shown after 8 seconds, or by pressing the key " ∆ ∆ ∆ ∆ " :
The measurement units of these parameters are the following:
FVC: litres
FEV1: litres
FEV %: %
1
PEF: litres/second
2575: litres/second
FET: seconds
If the symbol "x" is shown next to a result this means that the result is below the lower limits of the normal
values. This can be considered significant when the doctor makes the interpretation of the spirometry tests.
Press the " ∆ ∆ ∆ ∆ " and " ∇ ∇ ∇ ∇ " keys to view the messages and the results of the current test another time. Press "↵ ↵ ↵ ↵ " to return to
the main menu. To make another spirometry test, repeat the procedure already described.
2.6

Making a spot oxymetry test

WARNING
If spirodoc was purchased without the oximetry option, then only spirometry testing can be made. If the
oximetry module is purchased at a later date, contact either the manufacturer or an authorised service centre to
activate the oximetry function.
The reusable finger sensor can be used to measure both the oxygen saturation (SpO2) plus the
frequency of the arterial pulse, using a non invasive method. This sensor is suitable for patients
with body weight over 20kg, measuring at rest.
In the default setting, spirodoc stores the two oximetry parameters every 12 seconds.
To make a test:
• Connect the sensor to the device: insert the connecter with the arrow head (printed on the connecter) towards you.
• Select a finger which fits correctly into the sensor.
• Insert the finger into the sensor until the finger touches the stop. Ensure that the bottom of the finger completely covers
the detector. If the sensor cannot be positioned correctly then use another finger.
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start faster
Next test
avoid coughing
Blow out air for
a longer time
Blow out ALL air
in the lungs
89%
91%
FEV % 85.8 99% 2575
1
PEF 9.42 91% FET
Rev 4.5
4.02 82%
5.72
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