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MDD Welch Allyn Hillrom Diagnostic Cardiology Suite Spirometry User Manual

MDD Welch Allyn Hillrom Diagnostic Cardiology Suite Spirometry
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Welch Allyn
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Diagnostic Cardiology
Suite Spirometry
User Manual
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MDD Welch Allyn Hillrom Diagnostic Cardiology Suite Spirometry Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMDD
ModelWelch Allyn Hillrom Diagnostic Cardiology Suite Spirometry
CategoryMedical Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Notices

Manufacturer's Responsibility

Details Welch Allyn's responsibility for product safety and performance under specific conditions.

Responsibility of the Customer

Outlines the user's role in ensuring proper maintenance and preventing failures or health hazards.

Equipment Identification

Explains how Welch Allyn equipment is identified by serial and reference numbers, and the importance of storing software identification.

Copyright and Trademark Notices

States that the document is protected by copyright and prohibits reproduction without consent.

Other Important Information

Mentions that information is subject to change without notice and disclaims warranties.

User Safety

Warnings

Provides critical safety information about device use, potential risks, and adherence to instructions.

Cautions

Identifies conditions or practices that could lead to equipment damage or data loss, requiring careful attention.

Note(s)

Offers additional information to assist in the use of the device, clarifying specific points for better understanding.

Symbols

Documentation symbols

Explains warning and caution symbols used in the manual for user safety and equipment protection.

Miscellaneous symbols

Defines various symbols representing manufacturer, disposal, USB, single-use, and identification codes.

Package Symbol Delineation

Fragile

Indicates that the package should be handled with care to prevent breakage.

Keep dry

Specifies that the package must be protected from moisture to prevent damage.

Keep away from heat / sunlight

Advises to store the package away from heat sources and direct sunlight to maintain product integrity.

Temperature limit

Denotes a specific temperature range within which the package must be kept for preservation.

Atmospheric pressure limitation

Indicates that the package is sensitive to atmospheric pressure changes and requires specific conditions.

Humidity limitation

Specifies that the package's contents are sensitive to humidity and must be kept in a controlled environment.

General Care

Precautions

Lists essential safety measures before inspecting or cleaning the device, such as turning it off and avoiding certain cleaning agents.

Inspection

Details daily checks for equipment, including cords, connectors, case, and controls, and when to contact service.

Cleaning and Disinfecting

Provides guidelines for cleaning PC accessories and cautions against improper cleaning of the spirometer components.

Introduction

Manual Purpose

Outlines the scope of the manual, covering software installation, settings, and operational procedures for spirometry.

Audience

Identifies the intended readers of the manual as clinical professionals familiar with medical procedures for cardiac patients.

Indications for Use

Describes the device as a prescription device for physicians and trained personnel in clinical settings for pulmonary function testing.

System Description

Welcome

Introduces the Welch Allyn Diagnostic Cardiology Suite Spirometry software and its purpose in recording, viewing, and interpreting tests.

Product Overview

Lists the components of the Spirometry module required for recording spirometry efforts.

Features

Important Considerations

Specifies conditions under which the spirometer should not be used to ensure safety and accurate results.

Installation

Spirometry Application Installer

Guides through the process of installing the spirometry software, requiring prior installation of the Manager software.

System Installation

Emphasizes the user's responsibility for ensuring the electrical safety of the entire system, compliant with IEC 60601-1.

Spirometer Setup

Welch Allyn Diagnostic Cardiology Suite spirometer

Details the steps to connect the Welch Allyn spirometer sensor, pressure tubing, and USB cable to the computer.

SpiroPerfect spirometer

Outlines the connection steps for the SpiroPerfect spirometer, including the use of a USB extension cable.

Spirometry Display Overview

Screen Areas

Describes the main sections of the spirometry application interface: Toolbar, Graph Area, and Interpretation Area.

Menu Selections

Date / Time

Indicates where the current date and time are displayed within the spirometry application interface.

Spirometry Display Screen Icons

Explains the function of various icons used in the spirometry display, such as Patient Information, Sign, and Review.

Customizing the Spirometry Module

Modality Settings and Default Values

General Tab

Defines default values for prediction norms, VC parameter, reversibility, and best result calculations.

Viewing Tab

Parameters In

Sets the layout of the six-parameter table to Columns or Rows for viewing data.

Parameters Tab

Six Parameters

Selects parameters for display in the Six Parameters table, with a maximum of six parameters per test type.

Recording Tab

Customize the spiro.txt File

Explains how to customize medication and interpretation statements in the spiro.txt file using a text editor.

Ambient Settings

Adjusting the Ambient Settings

Details how ambient settings can be accessed and adjusted before calibrating the flow sensor.

Calibration of Flow Sensor

Preparing Calibration

Outlines the calibration protocols supported and the recommendation to warm up the SpiroPerfect spirometer before calibration.

The Calibration Process

Start Calibration

Describes the three methods to initiate spirometer calibration and the parameters required to start the process.

View Calibration Results

Calibration Log

Recording Spirometry Tests

Start a Test Using the Desktop Application

Guides on initiating a spirometry test from the desktop application by selecting a patient and test.

Start a Test from within the EMR

Explains how to launch spirometry tests from within an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.

Incentive Screen

Patient Procedures

Viewing Spirometry Tests

Test Modes and Tabs

Describes the different viewing modes and tabs available for analyzing spirometry data, including FVC, SVC, MVV, Trend, and Measurements.

Parameters Area

Interpretation Area

FVC Tab

SVC Tab

MVV Tab

Interpreting Spirometry Tests

Editing and Confirming an Interpretation

Guides on how to open the interpretation editor, add or edit text, and confirm the interpretation of test results.

Automatic Interpretation

Reanalyze a Spirometry Test

Recalculate Prediction

Complete the Editing Process

Printing Spirometry Reports

Report Viewer

Describes how to access the report viewer to print test reports, using the print icon or selecting an exam.

Icon toolbar

Explains the functions of toolbar icons for printing, such as the printer icon, magnifying glass, and page navigation keys.

Print report formats

Lists the various report formats available for printing, including FVC, SVC, MVV, and Trend reports.

Print Report Details

Configure the Report

Add a Custom Logo to the Report

Guides on adding a custom logo to reports using the Report Configuration Tool by selecting an image and scaling it.

Enabling and Disabling Report Sections

Explains how to hide specific report sections from the Report Viewer using the Report Configuration Tool.

Add a Practice Name to the Report

Describes how to add a practice name to generated reports via the Report Configuration Tool.

Predictions

Norm Profiles

Introduces predictive norms and their role in supporting specific parameters and populations, detailed in profile charts.

Norm-Related Clinical Studies

Norm Extrapolation

Composite Norm Values

Lung Age

Ethnic Group Correction

Understanding Interpretation Results

Acceptability of an Effort

Defines the criteria for an acceptable spirometry effort, including good start and satisfactory exhalation.

Reproducibility of a Test Stage

Reversibility (Bronchodilator Response)

Time Zero Calculation

Z-score

References

Troubleshooting

Spirometry Errors

Lists common spirometry errors and their corresponding resolutions, such as device not responding or incorrect measurements.

Accessing Welch Allyn Diagnostic Cardiology Suite

Data Export

Software Installation

Appendix A : System Specifications

Spirometry Software Specifications

Lists the technical specifications for the spirometry software, including tests supported, sensor type, accuracy, and parameters.

Spirometer and Accessories

Manuals

Appendix B: Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

Provides information on the electromagnetic compatibility of the USB Spirometry flow sensor and general EMC guidance.

Appendix C: Warranty Information

Your Welch Allyn Warranty

Details the warranty terms and conditions for Welch Allyn products, including coverage periods and exclusions.