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is important that you understand how to administer a good quality
spirometry test. This Quick Start will help you get started. Consult the
NPB-5OO User's Manual for more detailed instructions and safety
information.
Simplicity™
Spirometry System
Batteries
Two AA batteries are included, Install the batteries in the battery
compartment located on the back of the spirometer.
FSII
Connections
The
spirometer is shipped with the pressure tube connected. Connect an FSII
Flow Sensor to the end of the pressure tube.
Power
To turn the spirometer on or off, press and hold the OPTIONS key. The
spirometer automatically turns off in 5 minutes, if no keys are pressed.
Date
and Time
Only
during the initial setup are the date and time screens displayed after
power up. To change date and time at any other time, select the CONFIGURE
option.
Use
the right and left arrow keys to move the cursor to the value to be
changed. The up and down arrows are used to change the value of the number
above the cursor. When the correct date is displayed, press ENTER to move
to the time screen. Repeat the procedure for time.
Other
Configuration Items
After
date and time have been set other configuration items are available. If
you will be printing test results, set the printer type here. Refer to the
User's Manual for more detailed instructions.
Entering
Patient Information
After
setting date and time and entering other configuration items, press ENTER.
At the NEW PATIENT option, enter patient information using the arrow keys
as you did for date and time.
~Note:
If there is test data already in the spirometer, the prompt ARE YOU SURE?
"YES/NO" will be displayed. By selecting YES, all data will be
deleted.
~Note:
Test data is saved or 30 minutes. Test data is deleted if the New Patient
option is selected or if more than 30 minutes have passed since testing.
Swiping
the Sensor
The
spirometer will display the ~option ~"START TEST". Press the
ENTER key to continue. Take the flow sensor and smoothly pass the bar
coded edge through the sensor reader as shown. The sensor can be passed in
either direction, but must travel all the way across the slot. Upon
completion. the display will read "ANY KEY TO TEST". The
spirometer is now ready to begin the test.
The
spirometer will display, "STEADY SENSOR, WAIT" This means that
the sensor should not be moved during this time.
Coaching
the Patient
Before
continuing you should coach the patient on how to perform the test.
Actually demonstrating the test using your own sensor is strongly
recommended for patients who have never done this test before. When the
spirometer meter displays, "START TEST", it is ready for the
patient to begin the test.
Unlike
many other diagnostic measurements such as blood pressure or cholesterol,
spirometry is a test that requires active participation to get reliable
results. You play an important role in this process by coaching the
patient how to perform the test. This is not difficult, but it does
require familiarity with the spirometer and some practice to learn.
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