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NDD EasyOne Operator's Manual
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Easyguide operator s manual easyone spirometer ndd medical technologies ndd medizintechnik ag two dundee park technoparkstr. 1 andover, ma 01810 ch-8005 zürich www.Nddmed.Com www.Ndd.Ch 2070-3_en_v72.Docx 01 feb. 2011.
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Easyguide page 1 contents 1 introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 2 2 warning information .....................................................................................................
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Easyguide page 2 1 introduction thank you for choosing the easyone spirometer. With easyone you have chosen a high quality spirometer that minimizes the need for maintenance due to its unique ultrasound technology. Easyone does not need calibration and remains consistent- ly accurate over years. The...
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Easyguide page 3 2 warning information the following terms are used as follows in this document: caution: possibility of injury or serious damage please note: important information for avoiding damage to the instrument or facilitating operation of the instrument please note the following information...
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Easyguide page 4 please note: the product you have purchased should not be disposed of as unsorted mu- nicipal waste. Please utilize your local weee collection facilities in the disposi- tion of this product and otherwise all applicable requirements. Please note: use only authentic ndd disposables t...
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Easyguide page 5 install the two aa alkaline batteries (included) in the compartment on the rear of the spirometer, taking care to match the polarity marking on the batteries with the markings inside the battery compartment. Caution: do not attempt to charge or burn the aa batteries used in the inst...
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Easyguide page 6 if you wish to export data to a pc, or print reports via the pc, connect the easyone base unit to a pc using the usb cable. Easyware or easyware lite must be installed on the pc. If you wish to print reports using a printer with pictbridge, then connect the easyone base unit to the ...
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Easyguide page 7 the following picture shows how the easyone screen connector is used: caution: connect only printers and computers that comply with iec 60950-1 standards. 4.2 setting language, date, time, altitude (above sea level) and printer type press the (on/off) key for at least 2 seconds in o...
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Easyguide page 8 the upper-case letters, then to the number and then to the lower-case letters, umlauts and special characters can be found on key (1). Please note: the escape key (esc-0) is particularly helpful and important in unit navigation. The escape function requires the key to be pressed and...
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Easyguide page 9 5 performing spirometry 5.1 preparing the patient prepare for testing by having the patient loosen tight clothing, remove dentures, and relax. The patient may sit or stand. If standing you may want to perform testing in an area free of sharp table or counter edges, or have a chair h...
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Easyguide page 10 if you want to get back to the main menu at any time, press and hold the escape key (esc-0)for 1 second. Repeat this until you reach the main menu. You can conduct the following tests with easyone : fvc (expiratory), fvl (inspiratory and expiratory), tidal fvl, pre/post tests, slow...
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Easyguide page 11 on the printed report, parameters that are below the lower limit of normal (lln) are printed in red and marked with an asterisk (*). Easyone also offers an automatic interpretation aid. Please refer to chapter 11 for further information on this interpretation. It is possible to dea...
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Easyguide page 12 it is possible to enter patient data after having performed a quick test. Proceed as described in chapter 5.8. Once patient data is entered predicted normals will be displayed and printed. 5.8 editing patient data you have the option of editing or adding patient data after a test h...
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Easyguide page 13 6 specifications 6.1 easyone model 2001 spirometer size: 83 x 158 x 43 millimeters (3.3 x 6.2 x 1.7 inches) weight: 255 grams (9 ounces) measuring accuracy volume: ±2% or 0.050 l flow: ±2% or 0.020 l/s, (except pef) pef: ±5% or 0.200 l/s mvv: ±5% or 5 l/min. Measuring range: volume...
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Easyguide page 14 6.2 easyone model 2010 cradle (optional) size: 119 x 173 x 83 millimeters (4.7 x 6.8 x 3.3 inches) weight: 284 grams (10 ounces) power supply: from the batteries of the easyone spirometer or from usb power power consumption: type 0.15w function: connects the easyone spirometer to a...
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Easyguide page 15 7 definition of parameters fvc forced vital capacity (expiratory) fivc forced vital capacity (inspiratory) fev1 forced expiratory volume (1 sec). Fev6 forced expiratory volume (6 sec). Fev1/fvc ratio of fev1 to fvc fev1/vc ratio of fev1 to vc taken from svc test fev1/fev6 ratio of ...
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Easyguide page 16 8 system configuration if you wish to change the instrument setting, please choose the configuration option in the main menu. You will now be in the configuration menu. The tables below provide an overview of the setting options offered to you by easyone . Choose the option you req...
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Easyguide page 17 relates to option default setting description curve storage (*) all curves, best curve best curve when set to all easyone can save up to 8 curves of a test. This is necessary if you want to print the 3 best curves or if you want to export the curve data of each trial. Please note t...
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Easyguide page 18 8.3 printer settings relates to option default setting description printer type hp b/w, hp color, ca- non b/w, canon color, epson b/w, epson color, canon 300bw, canon 300col, pictbridge, via pc hp b&w choose the right option to match your available printer. See chapter 15 if you ha...
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Easyguide page 19 9 test types when you enter the patient data or select an existing patient, you will see the test menu with the fol- lowing selection options: fvc (expiration) fvl (inspiration and expiration) tidal fvl mvv slow vc it is also possible to add a post test to a fvc or fvl test. The va...
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Easyguide page 20 the instrument now prompts you to avoid flow in the spirette while it is setting the baseline. It is advisable to block off the spirette at one end to ensure the baseline is set precisely. An aud- ible signal sounds when the zero point is set. The patient must now insert the spiret...
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Easyguide page 21 the result screen and on the test protocol. Post-tests can only be added to previous tests on the same day. To add the post -test immediately after the fvc or the fvl test select the field post on the result screen. When coming from the main menu you can add a post test to a previo...
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Easyguide page 22 10 quality messages and quality grades 10.1 quality messages the quality messages assist you in conducting the measurement. After each test, they provide informa- tion as to whether the test is acceptable or what to do to improve the result. Message criterion recommended action don...
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Easyguide page 23 10.2 quality grades the quality grades allow you to assess the reliability of the measurement result. Quality grades a to c indicate a reliable result. A quality grade between d and f indicates inadequate test quality. The result must then be interpreted with caution. The quality r...
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Easyguide page 24 11 interpretation automatic interpretation can be activated (setting: nlhep or gold/hardie) or deactivated under con- figuration (see chapter 8) 11.1 nlhep interpretation the diagram below describes how the interpretation is determined (see reference [4]). Test session good fev1/fv...
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Easyguide page 25 11.2 gold/hardie interpretation the diagram below describes how the interpretation is determined (see reference [11] , [12]) fev1/fvc limit fev1 >= 80% predicted y es fev1 >= 50% predicted fev1 >= 30% predicted yes yes yes no no no fvc lln a nd fev1 lln no normal spirometry possibl...
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Easyguide page 26 12 predicted values easyone offers a number of published predicted value tables allowing comparison of the measure- ment results. In order to compute the predicted values, it is necessary to enter the sex, age and height and, in many cases, the ethnic group and the weight of the pa...
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Easyguide page 27 12.3 ethnic correction while some predicted normal studies take into account the differences between certain ethnic groups, most studies used for spirometry were conducted on caucasian subjects, and are therefore most ap- propriate for use with caucasian patients. When entering pat...
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Easyguide page 28 14 checking calibration calibration of the instrument can be checked with a syringe using the calibration check function. The american thoracic society (ats) recommends that calibration be checked every day. The easyone spirometer requires no calibration, even if used frequently. T...
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Easyguide page 29 15 troubleshooting tips should you encounter problems operating your spirometer, please consult the table below. Problem possible cause solution easyone cannot be switched on batteries are dead insert new batteries. Batteries are inserted wrong insert the batteries correctly (see c...
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Easyguide page 30 problem possible cause solution when starting a new test, the message device selftest error #14 or #15 appears in the screen the spirette is not positioned cor- rectly insert the spirette as described in chapter 4.1. When switching on the instru- ment, the message device self test ...
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Easyguide page 31 17 electromagnetic compatibility (emc) changes or modification to the easyone system not expressly approved by ndd could cause emc is- sues with this or other equipment. The easyone system is designed and tested to comply with appli- cable regulation regarding emc and needs to be i...
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Easyguide page 32 guidance and manufacturer s declaration electromagnetic immunity the easyone is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. It is the responsibility of the customer or user to assure that the easyone is used in such an environment. Immunity test en 60601 te...
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