IQ
spiro
Quick Reference Guide
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.
b.
Stress proper posture, including shoulders back and chin up (not leaning forward during exhalation).
c.
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.
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7 Click on Start New Test. Wait for device to zero.
8 Begin test.
a.
Coach patient to inhale maximally, then quickly place mouthpiece in the mouth and seal the lips.
b.
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
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
1 2 3
-2
Normal FEV
Normal PEF
Normal FVC
Normal FEV
1
/ FVC % (~75%)
4
Vol (L)
5 6
Normal
7 8
14
12
10
Borderline to Moderate Obstruction
8
6
4
2
0
1 2 3
-2
Low FEV
Low PEF
Normal FVC
Low FEV
1
/ FVC % ( < 70%)
4
Vol (L)
5 6 7 8
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
-2
1 2 3
Normal FEV
Normal PEF
Low FVC
Normal FEV
1
/ FVC % ( > 80%)
4
Vol (L)
14
5
Restriction
6 7
Severe Obstruction
10
8
6
4
2
0
1 2 3
-2
Low FEV
Low PEF
Normal FVC
Low FEV
1
/ FVC % ( < 50%)
4
Vol (L)
5 6 7
8
8
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3-100-1121 Rev D
