Parameter Monitoring (Spirometry) Operations
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Spirometry is disabled in Bypass mode. If Bypass mode is entered when the Spirometry tab
opens, the system switches to the Waveforms tab.
Pressure - Volume Spirometry Loop
FIGURE 5-29 is an example of the Pressure - Volume loop.
FIGURE 5-29 Pressure - Volume Loop
The Y-axis of the Pressure - Volume Spirometry loop represents Volume. The X-axis labeled PAW
represents airway pressure.
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.