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New PC-based spirometer.

The new PC-based SpiroVision-3+ from Futuremed is a cost-effective spirometer spirometer /spi·rom·e·ter/ (spi-rom´e-ter) an instrument for measuring the air taken into and exhaled by the lungs.

spi·rom·e·ter
n.
 that interfaces directly with your computer's USB port. The handset is small and lightweight. The colorful software provides real time graphs and QC messages to ensure optimal results. The optional "Bubbles" incentive encourages patients, to cooperate, resulting in faster testing and accurate results. In addition to screening and pre/post FVC FVC forced vital capacity.

FVC
abbr.
forced vital capacity


FVC,
n See forced vital capacity.


FVC

forced vital capacity.
, it can be used for MVV, SVC and challenge testing. Reports can be exported in various file formats and interfaced with other management software. SpiroVision-3+ uses standard mouthpieces or filters, and meets ATS, ERS, OSHA OSHA
n.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration, a branch of the US Department of Labor responsible for establishing and enforcing safety and health standards in the workplace.
 and Disability standards for spirometry Spirometry

The measurement, by a form of gas meter, of volumes of gas that can be moved in or out of the lungs. The classical spirometer is a hollow cylinder (bell) closed at its top.
. Visit their website at www.futuremedamerica.com, or call 1-800-222-6780. Circle Action Card # 45

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Title Annotation:PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
Publication:FOCUS: Journal for Respiratory Care & Sleep Medicine
Date:Mar 1, 2009
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