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IQmark Digital Spirometer Operation Manual
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III. Operation
NOTICE
This Spirometer has been designed and tested to meet the appropriate sections of
IEC 60601-1-1, IEC 601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, UL 2601-1 and ETL (CSA and UL).
A. Introductory Notes
This manual describes how to use the various features and the operational sequence most
users will follow when operating the IQmark Digital Spirometer. However, you are not
restricted to follow this particular sequence. The bottom or right side of each screen has a
menu bar that lists other screens that may be accessed. To visit any of these screens,
simply click the appropriate button.
Of course, certain sequences must always be followed, such as entering a patient’s
demographics and medical data prior to performing a Spirometry test. For your
convenience, a condensed guide to the operation of the Spirometer with new patients is
listed in the Appendix under Spirometry Testing at a Glance. Use this guide until you
become more familiar with the use and operation of the program. Appendix N, O, and P
can be used for more advanced users and for Pre/Post testing.
Pulmonary Function Test or PFT is another term widely used for Spirometry. You may
hear people refer to this device as a PFT machine. Technically, a Spirometer is a device
used by a patient to perform a PFT. In this manual, the words Spirometer or Spirometry
are used when referring to the Midmark Diagnostics Group device and its operation.
Prescription Device
“Caution: Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a medical
practitioner licensed by the law of the state in which that person practices.”
B. Patient Preparation
 NOTE: The ATS recommends daily calibration of Spirometers using a 3-liter
syringe. See Calibration in the Installation section for instructions.
Each patient must be prepared for the Spirometer test procedure. It is essential that you
comply with the following instructions on patient preparation as closely as possible.
Otherwise, the integrity of the Spirometry data may be compromised.
Show every patient the proper way to perform a test. It is recommended that the user
perform at least one forced expiratory maneuver to demonstrate the procedure to the
patient. This test does not have to be performed on this Spirometer but it should be
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