Post BD Exam
Once satisfactory baseline tests have been recorded a post
bronchodilator examination may be performed by selecting the
Post BD Exam option from the main menu. When these tests are
performed the percentage of predicted value is replaced by the
percentage change from the best baseline result for each index:
Using the down key will display the other indices and the best
results as with the baseline blows.
NLHEP Mode
This mode of operation is obtained by selecting the USA (NLHEP)
option from the configuration menu when the unit is first turned on
or subsequently from the settings option on the main menu. In this
mode the functionality of the Micro I becomes fully compliant with
the National Lung Health Education Program requirements.
Only FEV1, FEV6 and the ratio, FEV1/FEV6, are displayed and stored,
quality checks are applied to every manoeuvre and a quality grading
score for the test session is displayed:
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