CareFusion MicroDL, Operating Manual

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Configuring the MicroDL
The MicroDL must be configured for single patient (asthma
management) or multiple patient use. Multiple patient use is
configured by hand on the instrument itself and single patient use
may be configured either by hand or more conveniently by the SPCS
software provided (see SPCS installation and operation).
When configuring for single patient mode a patient identifier must
be entered. This number will be used to identify data when printing
or uploading results. The age, height and sex of the patient
together with any ethnic correction must also be entered. This data
is used to calculate the predicted values for FEV1, FVC, PEF, and
FEV1/FVC. The ethnic correction reduces the predicted values of the
volume measurements by the percentage entered. Finally, the
levels at which the amber and red warning lights are activated are
entered.
These levels are expressed as a percentage of the predicted values
when the unit is configured by hand but the patient’s personal best
values may be used when the unit is configured using SPCS.
When using the MicroDL in multiple patient mode the patient details
are entered each time the unit is turned on. Therefore, when
configuring the unit for multiple patient use, only the warning light
levels are entered.
To configure the unit, depress the off key, turn the unit on and
release the off key. If there is data currently stored in the unit then
the number of records displayed: