Performing A Complete Test Using Easyone Air Stand-Alone - NDD EasyOne Air Operator's Manual

Performing spirometry
6.5.3.

Performing a complete test using EasyOne Air stand-alone

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Required materials
A new EasyOne FlowTube for each patient
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For an FVL test, an MVV test, or an SVC test, a nose clip is required.
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Prerequisites
For the FVL test, the MVV test, and the SVC test, you have entered the
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environment temperature within 1°C or 1.8°F accuracy.
You have chosen a test and added a new patient.
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Or you have chosen a test and selected an existing patient.
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You are wearing disposable gloves.
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You have instructed the patient on how to perform the test before you
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start with the test.
Choosing a test and adding a new patient  4 4
Choosing a test and selecting an existing patient  4 5
Specific lung function tests for the USA  9 9
WARNING
PATIENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION
If you reuse the EasyOne FlowTube, contamination from an infected patient
can be deposited on the EasyOne FlowTube. The contamination from an infect-
ed patient can later be passed on to the next patient who is tested.
You cannot clean or disinfect the EasyOne FlowTube in any way. The
EasyOne FlowTube is for single-patient use only.
Always replace the EasyOne FlowTube with a new one between patients or
when performing spirometry on yourself.
Only use an original EasyOne FlowTube by the manufacturer.
PATIENT HEALTH HAZARD
Performing spirometry can cause an asthma attack or bronchospasm.
If the patient is on medication, check the contraindications for the medica-
tion.
CAUTION
PATIENT HEALTH HAZARD
Pulmonary function tests require maximum effort on the part of the patient and
may lead to dizziness.
Make sure the patient cannot be injured by objects in the vicinity if the patient
falls.
Watch the patient for signs of dizziness and support the patient if necessary.
Do not leave the patient unattended during a test.
The EasyOne FlowTube is a single-patient-use disposable and hygienically
packaged. Visually check the wrapper of a new EasyOne FlowTube for defects.
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