Directions for Use
Chapter 4 Performing Spirometry Tests
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About FVC Efforts
“FVC” stands for forced vital capacity. The goal of an FVC effort is to measure the volume
and flow of air. Patients inhale fully then exhale forcefully. Sometimes they also inhale
forcefully.
When ready to begin an FVC effort, you coach the patient through these steps.
(If preferred, you may reverse the order of inhaling and exhaling.)
1.
Inhale fully — calmly fill your lungs as much as you can.
2.
Place the flow transducer in your mouth.
3.
Exhale forcefully — as fast as you can, as long as you can.
4.
(Optional) Inhale forcefully — as fast as you can, as long as you can.
For details, see
You can view and print FVC data in three types of curves, as shown in the following
figures.
Figure 19. FVC Flow/Volume Curves
Figure 20. FVC Tidal Volume Curve
Figure 21. FVC Volume/Time Curves
Flow (L/s)
Vol (L)
Exhaling and inhaling
(single loop)
Exhaling only
Flow (L/s)
Vol (L)
All data from all breaths,
including tidal breathing
(multiple loops)
Flow (L/s)
Vol (L)
Time (s)
Vol (L)
Exhaling only
Exhaling and inhaling
Vol (L)
Time (s)
Summary of Contents for CP 200
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Page 53: ...49 5 Troubleshooting Problem Solving Suggestions 50 Limited Warranty 51 Service Policy 51 ...
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