Vitalograph Spirotrac Instructions for Use
IFU Part No.: 07402
Issue 22
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4.8.1 Configuring the Inhaler Test
Before using the Inhaler test:
1. Connect the Vitalograph Intrac to the PC via USB.
2. Select Tools > Spirometer Device > Intrac from the Main Menu.
4.8.2 Performing an Inhaler Test
On first use of the Inhaler Test:
1. Once the required subject has been selected from the list, select Test > Inhaler
Test or click on the Inhaler Test button.
2. On first use, no user defined inhaler configuration has been setup. Select a
sample profile from those listed in the Select Inhalation Device window and click
Next to calibrate the device. Alternatively, to setup a new configuration, click
Cancel to exit out of the Select Inhalation Device window and select Tools >
Advanced from the Main Menu. In the Inhaler section, click Manage.
3. To setup a configuration, click New Configuration and enter a name for the
configuration in the label field. Complete configuration by entering the values
appropriate to the Inhaler device being used.
Graph Direction Determines whether the graph is drawn above (up) or
The mechanism to be used to signify the end of the test
Selected
The Inhaler configuration that will be used when performing
Parameter Selection The parameters used for the Inhaler test:
o PIF - Peak inspiratory flow (L/min)
o MIFR - Maximum inspiratory flow rate (L/min)
o IV - Inspiratory volume (L)
o IFT - Inspiratory flow time (s)
o TPIF - Time to PIF (ms)
o BHT - Breath hold time (s)
o tT0 - Time to lower flow threshold (ms)
o tT1 - Time to upper flow threshold (ms)
Current
Configurations
List of currently defined Inhaler configurations. Selecting a
configuration on this list will display the current settings and
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