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S601
Pulmonary Function
Measurements
Bacterial Filters
DESCRIPTION
Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) is critical in evaluating the performance of your lungs. Hospitals and many doctor's offices perform PFT evaluation for their patients. Technicians are trained to conduct pulmonary function patient tests. This spirometry course is designed to provide training techniques, use computer software and teach how to compare normal and abnormal spirometry data. This comprehensive course enables students to perform tests on each other using professional equipment as they will be required to do with medical patients.
The computer-based spirometer (called the SpiroBank) enables students and professionals to perform the following listed tests, plot flow/volume loops, FEV1 / FVC curves and print out the measured parameters - and more.
| FVC FEV1 FEV1/FVC% PEFR FEF25% FEF50% |
FEF75% FEF25-75% FET MVV VEXT VT |
VE Best FVC Best FEV1 Best PEF FIVC FIV1 |
FIV/FIVC% PIF VC IVC FEV1/VC% |
Predicted values, based on standards by Knudson, ITS, Morris/Bass and ERS, are used for comparative standards for real-time patient data.
The SpiroBank is safe to use and is manufactured according to EN60601-1-2 and EEC93142 requirements.
IMPORTANT FEATURES
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Computer-based performance data, flow/volume loop and FEV1 / FVC plots. |
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Ideal for both occupational training and professional use. |
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Provides professional comparative standards for measurements. |
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Small, lightweight (7oz.) and can be used for all ages. |
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Data observed on the SpiroBank is computer displayed and printed out. |
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Very flexible software produces accurate, reproducible data and flow loops. |
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Records and plots both inspiratory and expiratory data. |
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Computer software evaluates data and reports normal condition, mild or severe restriction and/or obstruction. |
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Flow accuracy: ±3%. |
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Stores in memory up to 100 tests and their curves. |
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Multilingual operation in English, Spanish, French or German. |
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Operates on a 9V battery. |
APPLICATIONS
Designed for use by trained medical technicians or students who have completed a basic course in physiology and/or medical technology, or a general course in health occupations.
COURSE
CONTENTS
A comprehensive text-lab manual includes the following units of instruction with suggested live hands-on clinical procedures, unit test and glossary of terms.
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Using Computer PFT Software
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Pulmonary Function Testing - PFT (FVC, VC)
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Reading the Flow-Volume Loop
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Recording and Printing Data
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MVV Ventilation
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Respiratory Insufficiency
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Interpreting Pulmonary Function Loops
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Interpreting Volume - Time Graphs
A CD-ROM with the computer software PFT program is provided. Two additional CD-ROMs cover PFT measurements and lung physiology. Case studies and virtual patient data are supplied for analysis, with additional PFT information included.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Sensor:
Bidirectional turbine with infrared interruption counting Cleaning: Cold sterilization of sensor Flow Rate: 0.00 to 16 liters per second Volume Accuracy: ±3% or 50 mL Power: 9 V battery |
Display: LCD; 16 characters, two lines Memory: Up to 100 patient tests Dimensions: 6.4" x 1.9" x 1.3" (16.2 x 4.9 x 3.4 cm) Weight: 5.8 oz (180 gm) with battery Serial Port: Connected, RS-232C |
MATERIALS INCLUDED OR OPTIONAL
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Professional SpiroBank with Carrying Pouch and Cable for Serial Port |
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Mouthpieces 50 |
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Nose Clips 2 |
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Computer Software: CD-ROM, PFT software |
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PFT Measurements CD-ROM |
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Lung Physiology CD-ROM |
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Text/Lab Manual S601M |
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Bacterial Filters (pkg. 50) (optional)* |
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Spare Turbine Sensor (optional) |
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Sterilization Jar (optional) |
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Sterilization Fluid (optional) |
* A bacterial filter is recommended for each student or patient.