CareFusion Micro I, Operating Manual

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When two manoeuvres fail either of the consistency checks, then the
best individual results of the two are saved (FEV1, FEV6, and PEF
individually).
When any of the above messages appear, instruct the patient on
how to improve their manoeuvre and demonstrate the correct
manoeuvre yourself.
NLHEP QC Grades
The quality of each session is graded according to the following
criteria:
QC Grade Criteria
A
at least two acceptable manoeuvres, with the
largest two FEV1’s matching better than 100mL and
the largest two FEV6’s matching better than 100mL
B
at least two acceptable manoeuvres, with the
largest two FEV1’s matching better than 150mL
C at least two acceptable manoeuvres, with the
largest two FEV1’s matching between 200ml and
150mL
D only one acceptable manoeuvre or two with the
largest two FEV1’s matching less than 200mL
F
No acceptable manoeuvres
NLHEP Interpretation
The interpretation is performed on the best spirometry results and is
based upon the predicted values for the forced expiratory ratio,
FEV1/FEV6, and FEV1. If airways obstruction is detected the level of
severity is reported in accordance with the NLHEP guidelines.