Vitalograph In2itive User Manual
Cat. No. 07514
Issue 5
Page 16 of 45 DT_0006-6
The best 3 tests performed and the Test Grade are shown in the
V/t screen. Each test series is graded in relation to its repeatability
between acceptable manoeuvres. The quality Grades are A, B, C,
D and F.
The repeatability (Within) of FVC and FEV1 are shown in the
Information screen. The repeatability information is displayed if at
least two tests are performed. I Bars on the F/V graph are shown
for FEF25, FEF 50 and FEF75. An I Bar for FVC is also shown on
the Volume axis. The upper mark on the I Bars indicates the
predicted value for the subject. The lower mark on the I Bar
indicates the LLN value for the subject. The I Bars are based on
the predicted sets and will be shown if sufficient subject
demographics information is entered.
5. Repeat the blow three times or more to obtain good test quality.
6. To view results select the results tab.
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You can view the results for each blow by selecting the up/down
arrows on the top right of the screen. If any of the parameters
are below the Lower Limit of Normality (LLN), then they will be
displayed in red, provided the subject age, height and gender
are entered.
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To view the graph of the blow select the graph button on the
bottom of the screen.
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You can choose to manually accept or reject a blow using the
drop down list for User Acceptability.
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You can view the trend graph by selecting the trend button on
the bottom left of the screen.
7. After performing the FVC tests press the Cancel button to exit the
FVC Test
screen. This brings you back to the
Main Menu.
Note: The measurements obtained from a lung function test form part
of the various findings of a physician in the detection, diagnosis and
control of chest diseases. Spirometry may support or exclude
diagnosis, but it cannot make one.
