Vitalograph Spirotrac Instructions for Use
IFU Part No.: 07402
Issue 22
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4.8.1 Configuring the Inhaler Test
Before using the Inhaler test:
1. Connect the Vitalograph Intrac to the PC via USB.
2. Select
Tools > Spirometer Device > Intrac
from the Main Menu.
4.8.2 Performing an Inhaler Test
On first use of the Inhaler Test:
1. Once the required subject has been selected from the list, select
Test > Inhaler
Test
or
click on the Inhaler Test button.
2. On first use, no user defined inhaler configuration has been setup. Select a
sample profile from those listed in the
Select Inhalation Device
window and click
Next
to calibrate the device. Alternatively, to setup a new configuration, click
Cancel
to exit out of the Select Inhalation Device window and select
Tools >
Advanced
from the Main Menu. In the
Inhaler
section, click
Manage
.
3. To setup a configuration, click
New Configuration
and enter a name for the
configuration in the label field. Complete configuration by entering the values
appropriate to the Inhaler device being used.
General
Graph Direction
Determines whether the graph is drawn above (up) or
below (down) the x-axis
Test End Mechanism The mechanism to be used to signify the end of the test
Selected
Configuration
The Inhaler configuration that will be used when performing
the Inhaler test
Parameter Selection
The parameters used for the Inhaler test:
o PIF - Peak inspiratory flow (L/min)
o MIFR - Maximum inspiratory flow rate (L/min)
o IV - Inspiratory volume (L)
o IFT - Inspiratory flow time (s)
o TPIF - Time to PIF (ms)
o BHT - Breath hold time (s)
o tT0 - Time to lower flow threshold (ms)
o tT1 - Time to upper flow threshold (ms)
Configuration
Current
Configurations
List of currently defined Inhaler configurations. Selecting a
configuration on this list will display the current settings and
allow it to be edited
