Chapter 5 Using NIOX VERO
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2.
Enter up to 12 characters (alpha or numeric).
3.
Select the ABC-button to activate a keyboard with the alphabet.
The 123-button changes view back to the numerical keyboard.
4.
Select
OK
button to confirm the registration.
Use the
Erase
button to erase.
Use the
Undo
button to undo a registration.
5.3
Measure FeNO
Verify proper preparations before performing a measurement with
NIOX VERO
®
. A basic preventive inspection is recommended before each
use (see page 34).
WARNING! The patient filter is for single use only.
5.3.1
Preparation for measurement
1.
Lift the breathing handle from the holder and remove the handle cap.
2.
Obtain a new patient filter. Attach the patient filter to the breathing
handle. Make sure to twist the patient filter in place until it clicks.
Note:
Store the patient filters in the
original box prior to use.
Note:
Do NOT use sharp objects to
open the packaging for the
patient filter. Do not touch the
filter membrane.
Note:
Patient filters should be used
immediately after opening.
Note:
There is a risk of leakage if the
filter is not correctly attached to the breathing handle and this may
result in incorrect measurement values.
Note:
Do not switch OFF the instrument during measurement procedure.
3.
Give the breathing handle to the patient and guide the patient to provide
a breath sample as described in the next section.
5.3.2
Measurement
1.
Empty the lungs by breathing out thoroughly.
2.
Close the lips around the mouthpiece on the patient filter so that no air
leakage occurs.
3.
Inhale deeply through the patient filter to total lung capacity. During
inhalation, the cloud on the display moves upwards.
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