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Appendix
A.
Appendix
A.1.
Specific lung function tests for the USA
A.1.1.
About the OSHA test
Operator's Manual V03 • EasyOne Air • EasyOne Connect
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The following tests are only available with US regional settings.
The OSHA test is intended for occupational testing and meets certain
standardization requirements. The OSHA test is only available with US
regional settings.
From the test menu in EasyOne Connect, choose the OSHA test.
On EasyOne Air, choose the OSHA test from the more menu.
The patient performs the same breathing maneuver as for the FVC test.
Reports meet the requirements of the following institutions and standards:
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
• National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Cotton Dust standard (29 CFR: 1910.1043 Appendix D)
• Predicted values for adults according to Knudson (1976)
The default configuration for predicted values for adults is NHANES III. To use
predicted values for adults according to Knudson (1976), you need to change
the configuration in the following menu:
>
>
> Predicted set 1
According to these requirements, the reports contain the following
information:
• The best three tests and volume-time curves are saved and printed.
• The curves are printed in large, in validation size.
• There is no clinical interpretation displayed or printed.
Performing spirometry 4 1
Performing the breathing maneuver for the FVC test 5 8
Application Note Reference Predicted Normal Values
Application Notes for further information 3
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