Welch Allyn CardioPerfect Workstation SpiroPerfect Module - User Manual - Manual (Page 42)

CardioPerfect Workstation
SpiroPerfect Module
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Figure 8.2 New spirometry test window
3. Complete Patient information fields in the New spirometry test window. Check the
Smoker and/or Asthmatic boxes if applicable.
4. Select the Specialty and Referring physician, by whom the test was ordered.
5. Select the Prediction Norm for the test.
Caution
To obtain predictive values for certain parameters, the patient’s age,
gender, race and height must be entered into the Patientcard dialog
box (Choose Edit>patientcard or Alt+P), otherwise no predictive
data is reported. The patient’s weight is only obligatory for certain
prediction norms.
Note: If patient data is missing these will be displayed in red in the
New spirometry test window. You must fill in the blanks before you
are able to continue.
The Norm Profiles (see section 12.1) indicate valid demographic
ranges for each norm.
6. Select Ambient Settings. If the humidity, temperature or pressure have changed
since the last calibration, adjust as necessary.