Welch Allyn
CONTENTS
Introduction to Spirometry.. ........................................................... .l
Indications for Spirometry .............................................................
Parts of the Welch Allyn PneumoCheck Spirometer.. .................
Preliminary Operating Instructions ................................................ 4
The FVC Test ...................................................................................
.5
Quick FVC Reference Chart ......................................................... .5
Description.. ................................................................................... 6
Measurement Parameters ............................................................ .6
Obtaining Good FVC Results ....................................................... .8
Doing an FVC Maneuver .............................................................
12
Doing Multiple Tests on a Patient.. .............................................. 14
Interpretation of Results ..............................................................
17
The MVV Test ................................................................................
.20
Description ..................................................................................
.20
Measurement Parameters .......................................................... .20
Obtaining Good MVV Results.. ................................................... .21
Doing an MVV Maneuver ........................................................... .21
Doing Multiple Tests on a Patient ............................................... .22
Interpretation of Results ............................................................. .22
Parts of the PneumoCheck Printer/Charger ................................ 23
Printer/Charger Operating Instructions ...................................... .24
Setting Up ...................................................................................
.24
Setting Report Format Options ................................................... .24
Predicted Normals .................................................................. .24
Short Form/Long Form ........................................................... .25
Flow/Volume or Volume/Time Plot ......................................... .25
Entering Patient Data ................................................................. .26
Printing .......................................................................................
.27
Paper Feed .................................................................................
.28
Paper Jams ................................................................................
.28
Paper Replacement .................................................................... .28
Stopping the Printer ....................................................................
.29
Error Conditions.. ........................................................................
.30
Calibration Check and Recalibration ........................................... 31
The ATS Recommendation ........................................................ .31
Calibration Check .......................................................................
.32
Recalibration ...............................................................................
.34
Quick Calibration Check and Recalibration Reference Charts. . ..3 6
