Preliminary Operating Instructions - Welch Allyn PneumoCheck Operating Instructions Manual

PRELIMINARY OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. If the instrument has not been stored at room temperature, allow
45 minutes for the temperature of the instrument to stabilize.
2. Visually check the screen of the PneumoCheck (see p. 41) and
check the calibration (see p. 31).
Instruct the patient about what is expected and how to perform a
3.
good test (see p. 8 for FVC or p. 21 for MVV).
Ask the adult patient to attach a disposable mouthpiece using a
4.
push-and-twist motion to ensure a snug fit.
For children, insert a disposable pediatric mouthpiece.
5. Slide the ON/OFF switch to the right to turn instrument on. The
word CLEAR will appear on the liquid crystal display (LCD) and a
beep will sound indicating the instrument's memory has been
cleared.
6. When SELECT is displayed, select the type of test by repeatedly
depressing the TEST button:
Press once and release to access FVC.
Press again and release for MVV.
Press again and release for CAL (calibration).
Press and release a fourth time to return to SELECT.
With each selection the appropriate word or abbreviation will appear
on the liquid crystal display (SELECT, FVC, MVV, CAL). Within
three seconds that particular test will begin.