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Chapter 1 Introduction
Welch Allyn CP 200 Spirometry Option
Intended Use
The CP 200 spirometry option allows the user to acquire, view, store, and print measures
and waveforms of pulmonary function including, but not limited to, maximal volume and
flow of air that can be moved in and out of a patient's lungs. These measures are used in
the diagnosis and monitoring of lung diseases and interventions for the treatment of
certain lung diseases.
The spirometer should only be used with patients who are able to understand the
instructions for performing the test.
Indications for Use
Spirometry is indicated for use in various common clinical situations:
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Assessing health status before a patient begins strenuous physical activity.
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Evaluating the following symptoms, signs, or abnormal laboratory tests:
Symptoms —
dyspnea, wheezing, orthopnea, cough, phlegm production, chest pain
Signs —
diminished breath sounds, overinflation, expiratory slowing, cyanosis, chest
deformity, unexplained crackles, shortness of breath
Abnormal laboratory tests —
hypoxemia, hypercapnia, polycythemia, abnormal
chest radiographs
Summary of Contents for CP 200
Page 1: ...CP 200 Spirometry Option Directions for Use ...
Page 34: ...30 Chapter 3 Calibrating the Spirometer Welch Allyn CP 200 Spirometry Option ...
Page 52: ...48 Chapter 4 Performing Spirometry Tests Welch Allyn CP 200 Spirometry Option ...
Page 53: ...49 5 Troubleshooting Problem Solving Suggestions 50 Limited Warranty 51 Service Policy 51 ...
Page 56: ...52 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Welch Allyn CP 200 Spirometry Option ...
Page 80: ...76 Appendix D Predictive Norms etc Welch Allyn CP 200 Spirometry Option ...
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