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Welch Allyn Schiller AT-2plus User Manual

Welch Allyn Schiller AT-2plus
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Welch Allyn Schiller AT-2plus Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandWelch Allyn
ModelSchiller AT-2plus
CategoryMedical Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Document Information and Warranty

Disclaimer and Trademarks

Information reliability, warranty, rights, and ownership.

Copyright and Warranty Terms

Reproduction rights, warranty period, repair, and exclusions.

Disposal Instructions and Battery Care

Disposal Instructions and Battery Care

Battery disposal and care warnings.

Power Supply and Fuse Management

Power Supply Details

Mains connection, voltage setting, indicator lamp, power source.

Changing the Mains Fuse

Fuse replacement procedure and rating.

Physician's Responsibility

Device Usage by Physicians

Use by qualified personnel, result interpretation, diagnosis.

Safety Notices

General Safety Warnings

Electrical shock, explosion, sterile use, outdoor use, liquid immersion, cleaning.

Intended Use and Guide Overview

Intended Use of Device

Device application for measuring vital capacity and expiratory values.

Spirometry Function Overview

Spirometry function availability, testing modes, LCD screen, sensor.

Introduction to Spirometry Function

System Introduction

Spirometry function availability, testing modes, LCD screen, sensor.

Flow Sensor Cautions

Handling and connecting the flow sensor.

Procedure Overview: Initial Setup and Warnings

Measurement Warning and Mode Entry

Sensor verticality, entering Spiro Mode.

Test Procedure Keys and Functions

Key functions for tests, results, calibration, settings.

Spiro Settings, Calibration, and Mouthpiece Use

Spiro settings, sensor insertion, calibration, mouthpiece warning.

Procedure Overview: Test Execution

Performing the FVC Test

Performing the Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) test, back extrapolation.

SVC, MVV, and MV Test Procedures

Procedures for SVC, MVV, and MV tests.

Test Completion and Screen Information

Starting/stopping test, screen info, measurement saving.

Measurement Repetition and Post-Medication Tests

Repeating measurements, ATS criteria, post-medication tests.

Definition of Best

Defining Best Recordings

Defines best recordings based on ATS standard and lists parameters.

Entering Patient Data

Patient Data Entry Fields

Required patient parameters for printout completion.

Displaying Results in Tabular Form

Accessing Measurement Tables

How to access and interpret measurement tables.

Race Influences on Norm Values

Impact of Race on Predicted Values

How patient race affects predicted values and calculations.

Printout Information

Printout Content Details

Content of the printout, including patient data, calibration, and software version.

Spiro Settings

Spirometry Graph Printout Setup

Defines printout format and content for spirometry graphs.

Miscellaneous Graph Print Settings

Miscellaneous print settings for graphs.

Normal Value Standards Overview

Normal value standards and effect of race.

Norm Value Standards Reference

Lists various norm value standards used (Knudson, Crapo, etc.).

Measurement and Report Setup

Defines FVC graph display and report type.

Language Settings (American/Standard English)

Unit language settings and their differences.

Calibration Procedures

Calibration Necessity and Timing

Unit must be calibrated daily, after temp change, or sensor change.

Calibration Factors Explained

Explanation of BTPS, Calibration Factor, Measured Volume, Reference Volume.

Step-by-Step Calibration Process

Step-by-step procedure for calibrating the unit and sensor.

Explanation of Measured Values

Spirometry Measurement Definitions

Definitions of FVC, FEV, FEF, PEF, MEF, FMFT.

Additional Spirometry Measurement Definitions

Definitions of ERV, IRV, TV, SVC, MV, MVV, RR, FIVC, FIV, PIF, MIF.

Diagnosis Interpretation

International Diagnosis Setting

International diagnosis norms based on VC or FVC.

American Diagnosis Setting

American diagnosis norms based on LLN calculations.

Norm Values Standards

International Norm Value Standards

Norm values depend on country; lists standards for UK, Sweden, Finland, Austria, India.

ECCS Values for Non-USA Countries

ECCS Values and calculation equations for males and females.

Quanjer & Tammeling Comparisons

Comparison valid for children aged 6-17.

Austrian Standard Values

Austrian standard values and equations for boys/girls and men/women.

Swedish Standards (Berglund)

Swedish standards for adults aged 18-75.

Finnish Standards

Finnish standards for adults aged 18+.

Indian Equations

Indian equations for patients aged 7+.

Norm Values for USA and Canada

Morris Norm Values

Morris equations for women and men by age and height.

Crapo Norm Values

Crapo equations for men and women by age and height.

Morris and Crapo Children's Norm Values

Equations for children aged 7-18 by race and sex.

Knudson Norm Values

Knudson equations for children and adults by age and height.

Knudson 76 Norm Values

Knudson 76 equations for males and females by age.

Composite Norm Values

Composite normals select equations from other tables.

Polgar Norm Values

Polgar equations for children and adults by age and height.

Changing the Flow Sensor

Flow Sensor Components

Image showing sensor parts.

Mouthpiece Use Warning

Disposable mouthpiece is for one-time use only.

Replacing the Mouthpiece

Steps to replace mouthpiece and calibrate the unit.

Care & Maintenance

Self-test Procedure

Initiating a self-test for service staff information.

12 Monthly Technical Check

Technical safety checks including visual inspection and electrical tests.

Cleaning Warnings and Procedures

Cleaning only sensor handle/cable, not mouthpiece. No immersion or sterilization.

Cleaning Sensor Assembly and Cable

Cleaning the sensor casing and cable.

Thermal Print Head Cleaning

Monthly cleaning of the print head with alcohol.

Replacing the Recording Paper

Paper Replacement Procedure

When to replace paper, indicator stripe, and replacement procedure.

Thermal Paper Handling and Storage

Storage and handling of thermal paper for reliable results.

Technical Data

Technical Specifications Summary

Safety standards, protection class, measurement method, ranges, accuracy, impedance.

Accessories & Ordering

Ordering Information and Accessories

Contacting reps, ordering details, and list of accessories with part numbers.

Spirometry Tips and Troubleshooting

Performing Spirometry Maneuvers

Performing FVC manoeuvre with correct patient posture and effort.

Maneuver Acceptability and Reproducibility

Guidelines for manoeuvre performance, acceptability, and reproducibility.

FVC Maneuver Guidelines

ATS guidelines for FVC manoeuvre performance.

FEV1 Maneuver Guidelines

ATS guidelines for FEV1 manoeuvre performance.

Patient-Related Spirometry Problems

Common patient issues during FVC manoeuvre and how to address them.

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