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Edinburgh Adult Cystic Fibrosis Service PLEASE READ THIS THROUGH BEFORE USING YOUR LUNG FUNCTION MONITOR...
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Introduction These lung monitors are supplied to patients of the Service who are shielding at home during the Coronavirus pandemic. They are expensive and delicate, so please look after yours carefully as we may not be able to replace it if broken. We have already installed the two AAA batteries, checked that it’s working and pre-set your predicted (ideal) lung function (FEV1).
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2. Screen Displays results 3. Flow sensor FRAGILE! Do not drop this device! 4. On/off switch Switches itself off after a few minutes disuse 2. Preparing to use – attach a bacterial/viral filter to the flow sensor to use as a mouthpiece: Note: with single patient use of these machines, it is OK to use the same filter for a month –...
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6. After the third blow, press the “Enter” button ( ) for 3 seconds and the machine will automatically scroll through your best values for the current session in sequence: (a) PEF – we don’t need that (b) FEV1, and underneath in smaller figures, your FEV1 as a percentage of the normal value for someone your age and size who does not have CF.
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3. Press “+” next to lung function – the first time you do this it will ask if you want Project Breathe to know your location (not needed) then it will ask if you want to pair to a device – say “Yes”...
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