Midmark IQspiro® Quick Reference Guide

Midmark IQspiro® is an innovative and reliable digital spirometer that provides accurate and comprehensive pulmonary function testing. It is designed to help healthcare professionals diagnose and manage respiratory conditions. With its advanced features and user-friendly interface, the IQspiro® makes it easy to conduct spirometry tests and obtain reliable results.

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IQspiro

Digital Spirometer

1 In IQmanager ® , Search for a patient from the Opening

Screen and double-click the patient name, or select New

Patient. Ensure the patient’s race, date of birth, sex, height, and weight are entered.

2 Select New Test button.

3 Enter the names for the Technician, Physician, and Indication.

Click the Play icon next to the IQspiro.

4 Prepare the patient for the spirometer test. NOTE: Proper patient prep results in fewer repeat maneuvers. a.

Explain the purpose of spirometry procedure to determine how hard and fast air can be exhaled.

Stress proper posture, including shoulders back and chin up (not leaning forward during exhalation).

Demonstrate procedure.

5 Insert a new mouthpiece into the IQspiro ® .

6 Apply noseclip.

Instruct patient to hold the IQspiro up and to the side of their face.

7 Click on Start New Test. Wait for device to zero.

8 Begin test.

Coach patient to inhale maximally, then quickly place mouthpiece in the mouth and seal the lips.

BLAST out the air upon exhalation (for 6 seconds).

Adjust posture if necessary.

NOTE: Obtain three good maneuvers (with two matching).

Do not exceed eight maneuvers in one session.

9 Click Save Review button to save session and display review screen.

10 Eject mouthpiece in trash receptacle once all maneuvers are completed.

Please refer to the IQspiro ® Operation Manual #3-100-1120 for further details and troubleshooting tips.

Examples of Normal, Restrictive and Obstructive Flow-Volume curves

1 2 3

-2

Normal FEV

Normal PEF

Normal FVC

Normal FEV

/ FVC % (~75%)

Vol (L)

5 6

Normal

7 8

Borderline to Moderate Obstruction

1 2 3

-2

Low FEV

Low PEF

Normal FVC

Low FEV

/ FVC % ( < 70%)

Vol (L)

5 6 7 8

-2

1 2 3

Normal FEV

Normal PEF

Low FVC

Normal FEV

/ FVC % ( > 80%)

Vol (L)

Restriction

6 7

Severe Obstruction

1 2 3

-2

Low FEV

Low PEF

Normal FVC

Low FEV

/ FVC % ( < 50%)

Vol (L)

5 6 7

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Key features

Performs a full range of spirometry tests, including FVC, FEV1, FEV6, FEV1/FVC, PEF, and MVV.
Features a large, high-resolution color LCD display for easy viewing of test results.
Includes built-in coaching and motivation tools to help patients perform optimal maneuvers.
Connects to a PC via USB for data transfer and storage.
Meets or exceeds all ATS/ERS guidelines for spirometry testing.