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5. You will be brought into the test screen. Perform the Post test as
normal. Refer to the sections on
Performing a Single Breath Test
and
Performing Closed Circuit Spirometry
.
Note: You can also access the Post test screen from within the pre-
test session screen. Press the
Post
button on the top of the screen.
This will end the current session and bring up the list of pre-test
sessions performed by the current subject, with the last session
highlighted.
Printing and Viewing Test Sessions
You can print or view test sessions for any subject.
The COMPACT has an internal printer but can also be connected
through the USB A port at the rear of the unit to an external USB
printer.
Note: The internal (thermal) printout will fade over time when exposed
to light or heat. If a permanent record is required, photocopy the
thermal printout or print to the external USB printer.
Note: Refer to the section on
Report Options
for information on
selecting the internal or external printer. Contact Vitalograph for a list of
compatible USB printers.
To access the print/preview screen, press the
Print Report
button on the Home screen.
Note: A current subject must first be selected. Refer to the
section on
Selecting a Subject from the Database
to do this.
After entering the Session Select screen, you are presented
with a log of sessions performed by the current subject. The
following information is contained in the log:
a. Session date
b. Session time
c. Pre or Post Test.
Note: An ‘*’ will appear in the log if it is a Post test
session
