Use Instructions

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MasterScope - Instructions for Use
Version 03.00 • Date 19FEB2020
9. Spirometry Measurement
Spirometry consists of the Slow Spirometry and /or Forced Spirometry
measurement.
Activities that should be avoided prior to starting a measurement:
• Smoking within at least 1 h of testing
• Consuming alcohol within 4 h of testing
• Performing vigorous exercise within 30 min of testing
• Wearing clothing that substantially restricts full chest and abdominal
expansion
• Eating a large meal within 2 h of testing.
In order to perform high-quality measurements, the following conditions should
be fulfilled:
• A waiting time of 10 to 15 minutes prior to the first examination ensures
normal ventilation as a prerequisite for a high reproducibility of the
examination results.
• To improve motivation, cooperation and coordination of the subject, the
measurement procedure should be explained or, if necessary, demonstrated
prior to starting the measurement.
• The subject is always measured in a straight sitting position.
• He/she should keep his/her head straight or slightly extended.
• The nose-clip is put on the lower half of the nose.
• The subject should slightly bite on the mouthpiece.
• Make sure that the subject carefully seals his/her lips around the
mouthpiece.
• The subject’s tongue should be below the mouthpiece.
• Dentures do not influence the measurement results.
• Tongue piercings should be removed prior to the measurement.
9.1 Basic Conditions prior to starting a
Measurement