NIOX FeNO VERO User manual

QUICK
REFERENCE
GUIDE

1
Turn NIOX VERO® on
Activate the NIOX VERO® device by moving the ON/OFF
switch to the ON position. If NIOX VERO® is in standby
or sleep mode, simply touch the display to activate it.
The main menu will appear.
A– Status bar.
B– Instructive demonstration.
C– Patient ID (if entered).
D– Main menu.
E– Start measurement button.
a– Measurement mode 10s/6s (only shown when 6s is
an option, for more information see “Enable/disable
6s measurement mode” in the user manual).
b – Demo.
c– Patient ID entry.
d– Settings.
For Status bar and Settings view, see User Manual for
explanation of symbols.
2
Select an animation
There is a choice of three dierent animations.
1. Select the Animation button on the main menu
2. Select which animation to use (Cloud, Girl or Gauge)
3. Select OK button to confirm the changes.
3
Register Patient ID (optional)
Note: If Patient ID is used, it must be entered before
each measurement, even if it is the same patient.
Local regulations on patient information privacy must
be considered when using unique patient identifiers.
1. Select the Register patient ID button from the main menu
2. Enter up to 12 characters (alpha or numeric)
3. Select the ABC button to activate a keyboard with
the alphabet. The 123 button changes view back to
the numerical keyboard
4. Select OK button to confirm the registration
Use the Erase button to erase
Use the Undo button to undo a registration.
How to use NIOX VERO®
Attach filter
There is a risk of leakage if
the filter is not correctly
attached to the Breathing
handle, and this may
result in incorrect
measurement values.
Register patient ID menu
Cloud
(default setting)
GaugeGirl
4 5
Remove cap
6
Give the breathing handle
to the patient
A
B
C
D
E
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NIOX VERO® may only be operated as directed in the NIOX VERO® user manual by trained healthcare professionals.
Trained status is achieved only after careful reading of the user manual. Read the entire user manual and make certain that
you fully understand the safety information.
Important information regarding NIOX VERO®
NIOX VERO® is a portable system for the non-invasive quantitative simple and safe measurement of Nitric Oxide (NO) in
human breath (FeNO) and Nasal Nitric Oxide (nNO) in the aspirated air from the nasal cavity. For FeNO: Nitric Oxide is
frequently increased in some inflammatory processes such as asthma and decreases in response to anti-inflammatory
treatment. FeNO measurements should be used as part of a regular assessment and monitoring of patients with these
conditions. NIOX VERO® FeNO is suitable for patients age 4 and above. As measurement requires patient cooperation, some
children below the age of 7 may require additional coaching and encouragement. NIOX VERO® FeNO can be operated with
2 dierent exhalation times, 10 seconds and 6 seconds. The 10 second mode is the preferred mode. For children who are not
able to perform the 10 second test, the 6 second is an alternative. The 6 second test should be used in caution with patients
over the age of 10. It should not be used in adult patients. Incorrect use of the 6 second exhalation test may result in falsely
low FeNO.
How to perform a
FeNO measurement
Empty lungs
by breathing out thoroughly
1
Inhale deeply
though mouthpice to total lung capacity
2
Exhale slowly
through mouthpiece and follow on-screen
display to complete the test
3
See result
FeNO measurement will appear in
approximately 1 minute
4
Empty lungs
by breathing out thoroughly
1
Inhale deeply
though mouthpice to total lung capacity
2
Exhale slowly
through mouthpiece and follow on-screen
display to complete the test
3
See result
FeNO measurement will appear in
approximately 1 minute
4
Example with
cloud animation
Pressure correct Pressure too strong Pressure too weak Exhale until the cloud
has passed the flag

6-second measurement mode
(See User Manual)
How to interpret alert codes
A02
Sensor stabilization
Remove any sources of disturbance
(such as cordless phones/mobile phones
or gas emitting appliances). Wait for the
Sensor to stabilize.
A03
Unstable system
Remove any sources of disturbance
(such as cordless phones/mobile phones
or gas emitting appliances). Wait for the
system to stabilize.
A04
Count down time
The remaining time until the instrument is
ready to use is displayed.
A05
Lock MMI
When the instrument is connected to a
PC the main view buttons will be locked.
For other alert codes please use the
User Manual.
A10
Exhalation too strong
Press Return and repeat the
measurement with less exhalation force.
A11
Exhalation too weak
Press Return and repeat the measurement
with greater exhalation force.
A12
Measurement failed
No exhalation detected or the user
failed to exhale within 15 seconds from
the inhaling. Press Return button, restart
the measurement and exhale into the
instrument directly after inhalation.
A21
Measurement failed
Remove any sources of disturbance
(such as cordless phones/mobile phones
or gas emitting appliances). Then press
Return. When the instrument is ready for
use repeat the measurement. If the alert
persists, unplug and reconnect the power
supply unit to restart the instrument.
NIOX VERO® can be operated
with two dierent exhalation
times, 10 seconds and
6 seconds.
The 10-second test is the preferred mode. For children who
are not able to perform the 10-second test, the 6-second test
is an alternative.
The 6-second test should be used with caution in patients
over the age of 10 years. It should not be used in adult
patients. Incorrect use of the 6s exhalation mode may result
in falsely low FeNO values, which can lead to incorrect
clinical decisions.
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