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the turbine.
For the FVC test to be judged as acceptable, besides breathing as deep as possible, it
is also required that the forced expiratory time (FET) is sufficiently long to allow for the
complete expiration of all air contained in the lungs.
Six seconds from the start of the forced expiratory test, the
Spirodoc
emits a
continuous beep. This is useful for the doctor to understand if the patient has reached
the minimum expiry time, as per the requirements of the major international
pneumology associations.
3.11.2
Test VC
Ventilatory Profile
The slow vital capacity test can be started by carrying out several breaths at tidal
volume. After three or four such breaths an acoustic signal will be emitted to confirm
that the ventilatory profile has been measured and that the patient may immediately
proceed to perform the VC or IVC test.
Expiratory Slow Vital Capacity: VC
After the acoustic signal
inspire slowly
as much as air as possible and
expire slowly
as
much air as possible.
Inspiratory Slow Vital Capacity: IVC
After the acoustic signal
exspire slowly
as much as air as possible and
inspire slowly
as much air as possible.
To end the test touch the OK icon.
Follow the indications on the display to carry out the test properly.
3.11.3
MVV Test
Start the test by carrying out a series of forced inspirations and expirations with the
maximum possible amplitude. The suggested frequency is 30 breaths per minute. The
test will end automatically after 12 seconds.
WARNING
The disposable mouthpiece and the disposable turbine must be replaced after a
single patient test session.
3.11.4
POST test, after drug administration
WARNING
To carry out a POST test it is necessary to have carried out at least one PRE FVC
test the same day; it is not possible to do a POST test on the PRE VC or MVV
tests; it is however possible to do a POST VC or MVV test if the database already
contains at least one PRE test carried out on the same day.
