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Chapter 2: Astra 300 Functional Operation
The Spirometry Source
Yrs (Age): Number corresponding to the age, between 4 and
100.
in (Height): Height in inches between 20 and 90.
lb (Weight): Weight in lb between 33 and 440.
/ (Sex): Male or Female
C/d (Cigarettes/day):Between 0 and 100 cigarettes.
SmkI (Smoker index): Between 0 and 200 packs a day
multiplied by the number of years.
The Smoker Index is the same as the number of cigarettes
smoked a day divided by 20 and multiplied by the number
of years smoking (cigarettes day x years smoking / 20).
EtF (Ethnic Factor, not shown): Between 80 and 120%
The Ethnic Factor is used in areas without their own
reference parameters , and the data needs to be
corrected to a specific percentage.
This factor MUST BE SET TO 100 IF NOT USED and can
only be modified through the Customization Program.
If the NHANESIII predicted set has been chosen in the
Customization section or if your Astra 300 is being
operated in the PCP Mode, the default race chosen will
be displayed and Race will appear next to the window
First (First name): 20-character alphanumeric field
corresponding to the patient’s name. This can be omitted
if you wish.
Last (Surnames): 25-character alphanumeric field
corresponding to the patient’s last name. This can be
omitted if you wish.
In alphanumeric fields (Name, Code, etc.), a double click
on the field can fully delete it.
Enter the patient’s details and press the
key to
go to the test screen.