Vitalograph copd-6 - COPD Screener Quick Start Guide

Also See for copd-6:

Instructions for use manual (25 pages)

Quick start manual (8 pages)

Table of Contents

Contents

1 Prepare Device
2 Perform Test
3 Test Result
4 View Parameters
5 Documents / Resources
- 5.1 References
- 5.2 Download manual

Vitalograph copd-6 - COPD Screener Quick Start Guide

Prepare Device

Switch On.
Set test subject's age.
Press or to change age.
Press to set.
Set test subject's height.
Press or to change height.
Press to set.
Set test subject's gender.
Press or to change gender.
Press to set.

Perform Test

Insert disposable SafeTway mouthpiece.
Demonstrate to test subject.
- Fully breathe in, hold...
- Insert and lightly bite the mouthpiece
- Then blow as
Repeat blow 2 more times.
Press to show best test

Test Result

Normal
Arrows always show best test...
Test Result - Normal

Negative:

Spirometry not required
COPD classification green

Possible COPD
Arrows always show best test...
Test Result - Possible COPD

Positive:

refer for spirometry
COPD classification I to IV

Possible restriction
Arrows always show best test...
Test Result - Possible restriction

Obstructive Index Low:

refer for spirometry
COPD not likely

View Parameters

Display shows FEV1 and % of predicted.
Displays numbers for each blow until pressed...
Press to show FEV6, FEV1/FEV6 ratio, % of predicted and estimated Lung Age.
for 3s to switch off.

Cleaning and disinfecting
The outer surfaces should be cleaned every week, more often if necessary. The use of a disposable disinfecting wipe is recommended, with special attention to the mouthpiece area.
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