Cosmed K4B2 User Manual

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K4 b
2
User manual, XII Edition
01/2005
Copyright © 1998 COSMED
Copyright © 2003 COSMED
COSMED Srl - Italy
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Part N. C01508-02-91

Cosmed K4B2 Specifications

General

Brand	Cosmed
Model	K4B2
Category	Medical Equipment
Language	English

Summary

Getting started

Important notices

General information, warnings, and intended use of the K4 b² device.

Contraindication

Lists conditions and situations where the use of the K4 b² is not recommended or prohibited.

Safety and conformity

Details safety classifications, EMC compliance, and conformity with medical device directives.

Before starting

Technical features

Portable Unit

Details memory, display, keyboard, power, and dimensions of the Portable Unit.

Measurement Components

Covers specifications for Flowmeter, Oxygen Sensor, and Carbon Dioxide Sensor.

Measurements

Breath by Breath Exercise Testing

Details parameters and methodology for breath-by-breath exercise testing.

Indirect Calorimetry

Lists parameters related to energy expenditure and metabolic measurements.

Lactate Threshold Analysis

Oxygen Kinetics Measurement

Spirometry Tests

Installation

Installation Sequence

Portable Unit Setup

Warm-up Procedures

Receiver Unit and Calibration

Connecting to the Patient

Guides on attaching the K4 b² system to the patient using the harness.

Connecting to the PC

Software installation

Installing the software

Run the software

PC port configuration