GENESIS DM CLINICAL GUIDE
Patient Training
P.4510EN.01
12/5/2007
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Peak Flow Meters
This section provides information and instructions for programming the Genesis DM monitor, attaching
the peak flow cable and meter, and teaching patients how to upload test results. For information about
peak flow meter specifications and capabilities, or for instructions on how to use, test, or maintain
meters, refer to the manufacturer’s material.
Overview
The Genesis DM monitor is compatible with the PiKo-1 manufactured by Pulmonary Data Services
(PDS). The PiKo-1 can store up to 96 tests with the warning indicators and time and date stamp.
However, the Genesis DM monitor only downloads the 12 most recent readings.
Safety information
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The PiKo-1 is intended for use as a single-user device. Instruct patients that no one else is to use
their peak flow meter.
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Remind patients to thoroughly read the user documentation provided by the manufacturer and to
pay close attention to any cautions or warnings.
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The User’s Manual contains the following warning: “If you use the PiKo-1 above 1000 feet elevation,
(300m), adjust your values by adding 1.5%. To do this, multiply the PEF & FEV1 by 1.015.
Assigning a COM port
You must
assign
a COM port to the peak flow meter or the monitor will not prompt the patient for
data or communicate with the device to collect data (even if the device is connected to the COM port).
Assigning a COM port triggers the monitor to do the following:
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Include peak flow meter prompts during the monitoring session
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Communicate with the peak flow meter
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Upload test results
The following instructions assume you know how to navigate in Setup Mode. If you have not
programmed a monitor, refer to
Section 3 Programming the Genesis DM Monitor
for complete
programming instructions.
1.
Enter Setup Mode, and enter your password.
2.
Scroll to and enter the
Option
Menu.
3.
In the
Peak Flow
menu, assign COM A.
4.
In the
Peak Flow Time
menu, set the collection frequency.
5.
Exit Setup Mode.
Attaching the peak flow meter cradle to the Genesis DM monitor
The peak flow meter transmits data to the Genesis DM monitor via its cradle and a Honeywell HomMed
connector cable. The Honeywell HomMed cable has a black, 9-pin connector that matches the cradle cable
connector, and a round, 6-pin connector that matches COM-A on the rear of the Genesis DM monitor. To
attach the peak flow cradle to the monitor, follow the steps below:
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