MDD Welch Allyn Hillrom Diagnostic Cardiology Suite... User manual

Welch Allyn®
Diagnostic Cardiology
Suite Spirometry
User Manual

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This manual applies to the 901128 CARDIOPULMONARY ECG SYSTEM and the 901051
SPIROMETER.
80023960 Ver. C
Revision date:2019-10
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Contents
Notices ..................................................................................................... 1
User Safety .............................................................................................. 3
Warnings .............................................................................................................. 3
Cautions ............................................................................................................... 6
Note(s) ................................................................................................................. 7
Symbols ................................................................................................... 9
General Care .......................................................................................... 13
Precautions ........................................................................................................ 13
Inspection .......................................................................................................... 13
Cleaning and Disinfecting .................................................................................. 13
Introduction ........................................................................................... 15
Manual Purpose ................................................................................................. 15
Audience ............................................................................................................ 15
Indications for Use ............................................................................................. 15
Contraindications ............................................................................................... 16
System Description ............................................................................... 17
Welcome ............................................................................................................ 17
Product Overview .............................................................................................. 17
Features ............................................................................................................. 19
Important Considerations ................................................................................... 19
Installation ............................................................................................. 21
Spirometry Application Installer ......................................................................... 21
System Installation ............................................................................................ 21
Software Upgrade .............................................................................................. 22
Software Uninstallation ...................................................................................... 22
Spirometer Setup ............................................................................................... 23
Spirometry Display Overview .............................................................. 25
Customizing the Spirometry Module .................................................. 29
Modality Settings and Default Values ................................................. 31
General Tab ........................................................................................................ 31
Viewing Tab ....................................................................................................... 34
Parameters Tab .................................................................................................. 35
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Recording Tab .................................................................................................... 37
Customize the spiro.txt File ............................................................................... 37
Ambient Settings ................................................................................... 39
Calibration of Flow Sensor ................................................................... 41
The Calibration Process ..................................................................................... 42
View Calibration Results .................................................................................... 46
Recording Spirometry Tests ................................................................. 51
Start a Test Using the Desktop Application ....................................................... 51
Start a Test from within the EMR ..................................................................... 51
Incentive Screen ................................................................................................ 55
Patient Procedures ............................................................................................. 55
Viewing Spirometry Tests .................................................................... 59
FVC Tab .............................................................................................................. 63
SVC Tab ............................................................................................................. 64
MVV Tab ............................................................................................................ 64
Trend Tab ........................................................................................................... 65
Measurements Tab ............................................................................................ 67
Interpreting Spirometry Tests .............................................................. 69
Complete the Editing Process ........................................................................... 71
Printing Spirometry Reports ................................................................ 73
Configure the Report ......................................................................................... 77
Predictions ............................................................................................. 79
Norm Profiles ..................................................................................................... 79
Norm Extrapolation ............................................................................................ 83
Understanding Interpretation Results ................................................................ 86
Acceptability of an Effort .................................................................................... 86
Maintaining the Spirometer ................................................................. 91
Troubleshooting .................................................................................... 95
Spirometry Errors ............................................................................................... 95
Appendix A : System Specifications .................................................... 99
Spirometry Software Specifications ................................................................... 99
Appendix B: Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) .......................... 103
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) .............................................................. 103
Appendix C: Warranty Information .................................................... 109
Your Welch Allyn Warranty .............................................................................. 109
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Notices
Manufacturer's Responsibility
Welch Allyn, Inc. is responsible for the effects on safety and performance only if:
• Assembly operations, extensions, readjustments, modifications, or repairs are
carried out only by persons authorized by Welch Allyn, Inc.
• The device is used in accordance with the instructions for use.
Responsibility of the Customer
The user of this device is responsible for ensuring the implementation of a satisfactory
maintenance schedule. Failure to do so may cause undue failure and possible health
hazards.
Equipment Identification
Welch Allyn, Inc. equipment is identified by a serial and reference number on the back of
the device. Care should be taken so that these numbers are not defaced. Software
equipment is accompanied by an identification card; carefully store this card as the
information is needed for activation, upgrade and customer service. This information can
be entered at the time of installation to help ensure the information is not lost.
Copyright and Trademark Notices
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reserved. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to
another language without prior written consent of Welch Allyn, Inc.
Other Important Information
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but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular
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