Performing spirometry
Operator’s Manual V1.1 • EasyOne Air • EasyOne Connect
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7.5.4
Performing a complete test using
EasyOne Air
stand-alone
Required materials
• A new
EasyOne Flow Tube
for each patient
• For an FVL test, an MVV test, or an SVC test, a nose clip is required.
Prerequisites
For the FVL test, the MVV test, and the SVC test, you have entered the
environment temperature within 1°C or 1.8°F accuracy.
You have chosen a test and added a new patient.
Or you have chosen a test and selected an existing patient.
The summary screen is displayed.
You are wearing disposable gloves.
You have instructed the patient on how to perform the test before you
start with the test.
Choosing a test and adding a new patient, 54
Choosing a test and selecting an existing patient, 55
About preparation of spirometry and instructions for the patient, 52
WARNING
PATIENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION
If you reuse the
EasyOne Flow Tube
, contamination from an infected patient
can be deposited on the
EasyOne Flow Tube
. The contamination from an in-
fected patient can later be passed on to the next patient who is tested.
You cannot clean or disinfect the
EasyOne Flow Tube
in any way. The
EasyOne Flow Tube
is for single-patient use only.
Always replace the
EasyOne Flow Tube
with a new one between patients or
when performing spirometry on yourself.
Only use an original
EasyOne Flow Tube
by the manufacturer.
PATIENT HEALTH HAZARD
Performing spirometry can cause an asthma attack or bronchospasm.
If the patient is on medication, check the contraindications for the medica-
tion.
CAUTION
PATIENT HEALTH HAZARD
Pulmonary function tests require maximum effort on the part of the patient and
may lead to dizziness.
Make sure the patient cannot be injured by objects in the vicinity if the patient
falls.
Watch the patient for signs of dizziness and support the patient if necessary.
Do not leave the patient unattended during a test.
The
EasyOne Flow Tube
is a single-patient-use disposable and hygienically
packaged. Visually check the wrapper of a new
EasyOne Flow Tube
for defects.
