A5/A3™ Operating Instructions 046-003777-00 5 - 27
Operations Parameter Monitoring (Spirometry, A5 Only)
Flow - Volume Spirometry Loop
FIGURE 5-30 is an example of the Flow - Volume loop.
FIGURE 5-30 Flow - Volume Loop
The Y-axis of the Flow - Volume Spirometry loop represents Flow. The X-axis represents Volume.
Pressure - Flow Spirometry Loop
FIGURE 5-31 is an example of the Pressure - Flow loop.
FIGURE 5-31 Pressure - Flow Loop
The Y-axis of the Pressure - Flow Spirometry loop labeled PAW represents airway pressure. The X-
axis represents Flow.