Table Of Contents - Welch Allyn PneumoCheck Operating Instructions Manual

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CONTENTS
Introduction to Spirometry.. ........................................................... .l
Indications for Spirometry ............................................................. .2
Parts of the Welch Allyn PneumoCheck Spirometer................... .3
Preliminary Operating Instructions ................................................ 4
The FVC Test ...................................................................................
Quick FVC Reference Chart ......................................................... .5
Description.. ...................................................................................
Measurement Parameters ............................................................ .6
Obtaining Good FVC Results ....................................................... .8
Doing an FVC Maneuver ............................................................. 12
Doing Multiple Tests on a Patient.. .............................................. 14
Interpretation of Results .............................................................. 17
The MVV Test ................................................................................
Description ..................................................................................
Measurement Parameters .......................................................... .20
Obtaining Good MVV Results.. ................................................... .21
Doing an MVV Maneuver ........................................................... .21
Doing Multiple Tests on a Patient ............................................... .22
Interpretation of Results ............................................................. .22
Parts of the PneumoCheck Printer/Charger ................................ 23
Printer/Charger Operating Instructions ...................................... .24
Setting Up ...................................................................................
Setting Report Format Options ................................................... .24
Predicted Normals .................................................................. .24
Short Form/Long Form ........................................................... .25
Flow/Volume or Volume/Time Plot ......................................... .25
Entering Patient Data ................................................................. .26
Printing .......................................................................................
Paper Feed .................................................................................
Paper Jams ................................................................................
Paper Replacement .................................................................... .28
Stopping the Printer .................................................................... .29
Error Conditions.. ........................................................................ .30
Calibration Check and Recalibration ........................................... 31
The ATS Recommendation ........................................................ .31
Calibration Check ....................................................................... .32
Recalibration ...............................................................................
Quick Calibration Check and Recalibration Reference Charts. . ..3 6
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