SpiroAir Questions & Answers
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Why should I choose a SpiroAir over the TransAir2? |
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The rolling seal spirometer in the SpiroAir is the lowest resistance, positive displacement spirometer in the world! Measurements of spirometry are absolutely accurate with no limitation of physiological flow rates. The SpiroAir also provides capability to measure lung volumes by helium dilution which will obtain greater accuracy for your more compromised pulmonary patients. |
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Is the SpiroAir with ComPAS Freedom™ software easy to learn? |
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Yes! Complete novices in pulmonary function can be testing patients after a couple of hour's instruction. The software includes a magnificent Help library which can be accessed at any time during testing and includes pictorial and detailed instructions. | |
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Is the SpiroAir inexpensive to operate? |
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Yes! The SpiroAir does not require pre-packaged proprietary chemical filter packs or expensive chromatograph columns. The SpiroAir will save you thousands of dollars in service and maintenance cost demanded by other manufacturers! | |
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Is the SpiroAir suitable for children or subjects with small capacities? |
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Yes! The rolling seal spirometer is absolutely the most accurate device for the measurement of limited volumes and flow rates. The single breath diffusion design using high discriminating analyzers is particularly well suited to sick patients or small children. | |
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Does the SpiroAir meet ATS and ERS recommendations? |
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Yes! Not only does this instrument meet and exceed all the new recommendations, the testing screens have been specifically designed around the guidelines and suggested protocols. | |
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Is the SpiroAir easy to calibrate? |
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Yes! Calibration is guided by clear pictorial displays. The instrument is supplied with a high quality 3-Liter syringe and all calibrations can be included in either final or quality assurance reports. | |
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Does the SpiroAir offer bronchial challenge capability? |
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Yes! The standard ComPAS Freedom™ software, supplied with the SpiroAir, provides the following test options: Pre and post Flow Volume Loops, Simple Spirometry, MVV's, FRC by helium dilution, TLC by nitrogen recovery, DLCO, Membrane Diffusion and Capillary Blood Volume, Bronchial Challenge and manual entry of ABG's and MIP/MEP's. | |
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Is oxygen compensation automatic during Helium FRC testing? |
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Yes! Using both the spirometer volume and direct measurement of oxygen background in the closed-circuit, oxygen balance is automatically maintained. |
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Is it easy to clean inside the spirometer? |
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Yes! The end turbine absorber unit is hinged to provide full access to the inside of the spirometer. | |
