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Chapter 2: Astra 300 Functional Operation
The Spirometry Source
•It also displays:
- The best FVC and FEV1 values that may correspond to
different maneuvers.
- Ethnic factor (if not used, this must be 100)
- Warnings of non-compliance with ATS/ERS criteria for
each maneuver.
WARNING:
As indicated, the BEST maneuver is set at M1.
Therefore, use M1 to display the interpretation, to
print the report or to save the maneuver for the POST
bronchodilation test or for the Internal Database. The
technician has the option to override this selection.
TYPE OF INTERPRETATION
The ASTRA300 spirometer has, as part of the firmware a
selection of interpretation criteria that can be selected
in the Spirometry Customization Program. Choose the
Interpretation from the screen selection.
NOTE:
If you do not agree with the interpretation criteria,
do not use them as a reference or diagnosis
The interpretation and the results of the test must
always be validated by the specialist.
•ATS Interpretation
This presents the following information:NORMAL,
RESTRICTIVE, or OBSTRUCTIVE, according to the criteria
of the following table:
Pred