Smart One Oxi
English
Rev.1.8
User Manual
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SMART ONE OXI
emits a warning signal if the test is not correctly carried out, for example if
instead of blowing as much as possible exhalation is too slow. This is a further objective
advantage with respect to a mechanical spirometer which does not provide any such
signalling.
The PEF and FEV1 are measured during the same exhalation. When the test is correctly
carried out, the PEF is measured for 0.10-0.15 seconds from the start of exhalation, while
the FEV1 is measured for 1 second exactly from the start of the exhalation.
According to the best tests of effectiveness, taken from among numerous scientific studies,
research documents and expert clinicians, both the PEF and FEV1 are good indicators of the
respiratory mechanics in conditions of health and illness and can indicate how the breathing
functions and can help to verify whether there have been alterations to the respiratory flow.
The constant measurement of PEF and FEV1 provides a proof of progression of an illness.
The
GUIDE FOR MANAGEMENT AND PREVENTION OF ASTHMA
, published in 2016 by GINA
Global Strategy for Asthma Management and Prevention) states:
To obtain training for effective self-management of asthma the following is necessary:
•
Self-monitoring of the symptoms and/or the lung function
•
A written plan of action for asthma
•
Periodic medical checks
The above indicates that when self-managing asthma the conditions of your lungs can
effectively be monitored on the basis of the plan of action written out by a physician or a
licensed healthcare professional.
WARNING: TO INTERPRET THE MEANING AND IMPORTANCE OF A MEASUREMENT
OBTAINED USING SMART ONE OXI AND DECIDING AN APPROPRIATE PLAN OF ACTION IT IS
NECESSARY TO CONSULT A PHYSICIAN OR OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL.
The SMART ONE OXI connects to a smartphone via Bluetooth SMART technology.
Connection is automatic once the MIR SMART ONE OXI application has been installed on the
smartphone.
Each PEF and FEV1 measurement is transferred by the device to the smartphone so as to be
displayed. The use of the coloured PEF indicator (green, yellow or red) is recommended as
indicated by your physician or another licensed healthcare professional. These are the
professionals who will help you to accurately run the test and advise you as to the actions
to undertake when measuring decreasing values.
