Attach Pre and Post-BD Tests
You can attach a Pre-Bronchodilator (Pre-BD) or Post-Bronchodilator (Post-BD) to an existing IQmark Spirometry test.
- Open the Integrated Equipment Module.
- Select an existing Midmark Spirometer record and select Acquire Data.
The spirometry report window opens.
- Select either the Perform Pre-BD or Perform Post BD.
The Spirometry Test window opens.
- On the Spirometry Test window:
- Select Settings to adjust any Spirometry options.
- Select either Pre (Bronchodilator) or Post (Bronchodilator) and select the test type ( FVC, VC, or MVW) .
- Select Start New Test.
The system zeroes the sensor and displays an Incentive graphic
- Direct the patient to begin the Spirometry test.
- After the numbers have stopped rising, instruct the patient to inhale maximally, select Stop or select the Enter key to complete the test.
After each completed test, the Spirometry Guidelines window opens.
- Select Yes or No option to accept or not accept the test.
- Select Yes to perform another test or No to stop testing.
- After the patient has completed the number of tests required, select Save Review to save the test.
Note: For more information on how to use Midmark Spirometry functionalities, refer to the appropriate Midmark operation manual.