Welch Allyn CardioPerfect Workstation SpiroPerfect Module - User Manual - Manual (Page 74)

CardioPerfect Workstation
SpiroPerfect Module
– User Manual
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13 Maintaining the Spirometer
– Welch Allyn
13.1 Maintaining the Sensor
The Spirometer sensor needs little maintenance to stay in good working condition.
Caution Check periodically for damages.
Check that all connections are properly aligned and tight.
Visually check the pressure tubing for leaks and kinks.
Check for irreversible bending or compression of the pressure
tubing between flow transducers and device.
Ensure spirometer is calibrated and that the proper lot code and calibration code is used. The
lot code and calibration code can be found on the flow transducer package. For more detailed
information please refer to chapter 7 the Calibration chapter of this manual.
Caution Avoid placing spirometer and any of its components in direct
sunlight or in a dusty environment.
To make reliable recordings, calibrate the sensor on a daily basis.
Keep track of the calibrations in the calibration log.
13.2 Cleaning the Spirometer
Caution You cannot clean the spirometer or any of its components.
WARNING Change the flow transducer for each patient.