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A quick test using
the PulmoLife measures and shows patients FEV1
and FEV1 % predicted results on its
large display. FEV1 is strongly
recommended as a measurement in the diagnosis of
COPD and the level of the result against
predicted values can be used to help determine
the level of severity of disease.
The PulmoLife unit then goes beyond just
informing the health professional of the result
as it uses these results to calculate an
equivalent ‘Lung Age’ for the patient. As many
patients are not familiar with an FEV1
value then an estimated ‘Lung Age’ can be used
to help them understand the physical damage that
has been caused by their smoking.
The PulmoLife is suitable
for:-
Key Features:-
FEV1
testing programs
Identification
of early signs of COPD in smokers over 40 or
anyone with symptoms
Helping
susceptible smokers to quit and help with
smoking cessation schemes.
FEV1 and FEV1 %
predicted
In addition to comparing patients FEV1
results with the predicted reference values for
normal subjects, estimation of ‘Lung Age’ can
be used to demonstrate to smokers the damage
caused to their lungs by smoking in a way they
can understand.
Key Features
Measures FEV1 – the measurement of
choice in COPD screening
Gives FEV1 result as a percentage
of predicted values
Used
‘Lung Age’
Interpretation (Morris and Temple)
as a
motivational tool for smoking cessation
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Specification |
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Transducer: |
Digital Volume Transducer |
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Resolution: |
0.01 Litre |
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Accuracy: |
+/-3%.Meets all known spirometry
performance standards |
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Volume range: |
0-8 litres |
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Flow range |
0-14 Litres/Second |
Predicted Values:
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1) ECCS
2) NHANES III
3) Asian (Chinese) |
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Display |
Custom Liquid Crystal |
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Power Supply |
3V Lithium Ion Coin Cell Battery |
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Dimensions |
131 x 59 x 38 mm |
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Weight |
Unit only: 96g
Unit complete with accessories: 226g |
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Operating Temperature |
0 to +40 C |
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Operating Humidity |
30% to 90% RH
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Storage Temperature |
-20 to + 70 C |
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Storage Humidity |
10% to 90% RH |
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