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NIOX VERO® may only be operated as directed in the NIOX VERO® user manual by trained healthcare professionals.
Trained status is achieved only after careful reading of the user manual. Read the entire user manual and make certain that
you fully understand the safety information.
Important information regarding NIOX VERO®
NIOX VERO® is a portable system for the non-invasive quantitative simple and safe measurement of Nitric Oxide (NO) in
human breath (FeNO) and Nasal Nitric Oxide (nNO) in the aspirated air from the nasal cavity. For FeNO: Nitric Oxide is
frequently increased in some inflammatory processes such as asthma and decreases in response to anti-inflammatory
treatment. FeNO measurements should be used as part of a regular assessment and monitoring of patients with these
conditions. NIOX VERO® FeNO is suitable for patients age 4 and above. As measurement requires patient cooperation, some
children below the age of 7 may require additional coaching and encouragement. NIOX VERO® FeNO can be operated with
2 different exhalation times, 10 seconds and 6 seconds. The 10 second mode is the preferred mode. For children who are not
able to perform the 10 second test, the 6 second is an alternative. The 6 second test should be used in caution with patients
over the age of 10. It should not be used in adult patients. Incorrect use of the 6 second exhalation test may result in falsely
low FeNO.
How to perform a
FeNO measurement
Empty lungs
by breathing out thoroughly
1
Inhale deeply
though mouthpice to total lung capacity
2
Exhale slowly
through mouthpiece and follow on-screen
display to complete the test
3
See result
FeNO measurement will appear in
approximately 1 minute
4
Empty lungs
by breathing out thoroughly
1
Inhale deeply
though mouthpice to total lung capacity
2
Exhale slowly
through mouthpiece and follow on-screen
display to complete the test
3
See result
FeNO measurement will appear in
approximately 1 minute
4
Example with
cloud animation
Pressure correct Pressure too strong Pressure too weak Exhale until the cloud
has passed the flag