Vitalograph 2120 Instrucciones Para El Usuario página 7

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Note: if you check accuracy during a test session and attempt
to update the calibration, you will be informed that the current
test session will be ended. If you press ↵, the calibration will
be updated and the best test to date will be saved to the
database. If you press ESC, the calibration will not be
updated and testing can resume.
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In order to save results to the database, an ID must be
assigned to a subject prior to testing. You can:
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enter information for a new subject
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recall information previously entered for a subject
Entering a New Subject
Select Patient in the main menu.
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M A N U A L
For a quick, automatically assigned ID, select AUTO (this is
based on the serial number of the Vitalograph 2120 device
and today's date).
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For a specific ID, select MANUAL (e.g. if the subject's name
is required as the ID).
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Using the or buttons, select the first character of the ID.
If you keep the button depressed, you will be able to speed
scroll through the character range. Press ↵ to select the
character. Follow this procedure to select further characters
in the ID, if required. At any stage, if a mistake is made, use
the DEL button to correct.
After you press the ↵ button to accept the last character of
the code, press the ↵ button again and the cursor moves to
the Sex field.
Note: if no ID is entered , demographics may be entered and
tests can be performed but no results will be saved.
Press the or button to display 'F' if the subject is female,
and press the ↵ button.
Press the or button to display the correct age of the
subject, and press the ↵ button.
Press the or button to display the correct height of the
subject, and press the ↵ button.
Press the or button to select the required race option,
and press the ↵ button.
Selecting an Existing Subject
If a subject's details are already stored in the Vitalograph
2120 database, select Recall in the Patient menu.
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Press the button to move the cursor to the Patient ID you
wish to select and press the ↵ button to make the selection.
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ERFORMING ESTS
The Vitalograph 2120 can perform two types of tests: (Slow)
VC and (forced) FVC. Select Test in the main menu. (You
must first select a patient or create a new one.)
Entering Temperature
Before proceeding, the ambient temperature must be
entered. Note that this will only have to be entered only once
while the unit remains switched on. If a temperature of over
40 is entered, then it will be accepted as Fahrenheit.
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Hygiene
It is vital for the user to set guidelines for protective hygiene
measures whilst using the Vitalograph 2120. There are three
main potential sources of cross contamination, skin contact;
aerosolised particles and saliva/body fluids. By far the most
important is the last item - a minimum requirement is to use a
new disposable mouthpiece for each subject tested. We
recommend using the SafeTway mouthpiece for expiratory
tests or the Bacterial/Viral Filter for testing involving
inspiratory and expiratory manoeuvres. We also recommend
that a delay of at least 5 minutes be allowed between
subjects. This allows aerosolised organisms to be removed
by gravitational sedimentation between tests (Am J Respir
Crit Care Med Vol 159. pp 610-612, 1999).
Performing a VC Test
Fit a disposable noseclip to the subject. Ensure that a new
BVF (Bacterial Viral Filter) or SafeTway mouthpiece is
inserted into the Vitalograph 2120 for each new subject.
Select VC in the Test menu.
Pass the spirometer to the subject, keeping it in a vertical
position and away from their mouth (ensure that the device is
not jerked while handing it to the subject).
P E R F O R M V C
Use the following instructions to the subject to ensure that
testing is performed properly, first demonstrating yourself with
a mouthpiece (adding "like this"):
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"I am first going to test how big your lungs are"
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"Inhale as deeply as possible, and hold your breath"
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"Insert the mouthpiece into your mouth, biting it lightly"
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"Close your lips round the mouthpiece".
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Now, exhale normally for as long as possible.
Testing will be accompanied by audible feedback if
Sound is selected in the Setup menu. When the
beeps become slow, urge the subject to full expiration
with:
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"Squeeze, push, empty your lungs completely..."
An animated performance by the operator is essential
to get the subject to perform a good test.
If Sound is enabled two beeps will occur soon after the
subject stops blowing. After the two beeps the spirometer is
ready to accept another blow. After resting time, re-test the
subject until you are satisfied that a good VC has been
performed.
When you have finished VC testing, take back the spirometer
and congratulate:
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"Well done".
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