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Coach the subject to perform the maneuver
Once the subject is ready, instruct the patient to do the following:
1.
Make several breaths at rest before the test.
2.
Tap on MVV icon on the bottom part of screen to initiate the MVV test.
3.
Place the device on the table and hold the remote sensor controller with
one hand.
4.
Insert the mouthpiece well into the mouth beyond the teeth, being careful
to ensure that air cannot escape from the sides of the mouth.
5.
Press the “Start” button, the system will beep and instruct to begin the
test.
6.
Start the test by making a series of forced inspirations and expirations,
breathing as deeply as possible. The test automatically stops gathering data
after 12 seconds. During testing the volume/time curve is displayed.
7.
At the end of the test the display shows the curve made and related
parameters such as RR & VT.
8.
Repeat step 5 and 6 for two more times. It is recommended to have at least
5 minutes of break between each trial.
9.
The device will show the best effort with a crown on top of it.
10. At the end of the test, a comprehensive report will show below the curves,
each item included in the blue row represents the following:
