Vitalograph In2itive User Manual
Cat. No. 07514
Issue 5
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When you are happy that the subject has achieved steady
tidal breathing, continue with:
e. Blow out as long as possible. Keep blowing until all air is
expelled. It is vital that the operator encourages to subject
to keep blowing to ensure all air is squeezed out.
f. Inhale as deeply as possible (speed is not important) and
when fully inhaled.
g. Return to tidal breathing, i.e. breathe in and out normally
again.
The VC values recorded for the blow are tabulated. The best VC
value for the current session and the Lower Limit of Normality
(LLN) are also displayed.
4. Repeat the blow three times or more to obtain good test quality.
5. After performing the VC tests press the Cancel button to exit the
VC Test
screen. This brings you back to the
Main Menu.
Performing an FVC Test
1. Select the ‘FVC Test’ option from the
Main Menu
.
2. Wait for the ‘Exhale to Begin’
icon to appear.
This indicates that the Vitalograph In2itive unit is ready to accept a
blow.
Note: You can view the results as either a Volume/time (V/t) or a
Flow/Volume (F/V) graph by selecting the relevant tab.
3. The FVC test can be performed using 2 methods as follows. Read
either of the following instructions to the subject so that testing is
performed properly:
Method 1:
a. Sit upright, fit the noseclip and relax.
b. Hold the unit, keeping it away from your mouth.
