Pemax (Mep) Test - CareFusion MicroRPM Manual De Funcionamiento

To perform the test instruct the subject to insert the mouthpiece into
the mouth, ensuring the flange is positioned over the gums and inside
the lips, whilst the 'bite blocks' are between the teeth.
The subject should then exhale to RV (Residual Volume), lungs
empty, then perform a 'Mueller' manoeuvre, a forced inhalation
against the MicroRPM with as much effort as possible for as long as
possible (minimum 2 seconds).
The display will report the result, the maximum average inspiratory
pressure sustained over a 1 second period of the test, in centimetres
of water (cmH2O). Ideally, the subject should repeat this test 3 times
to ascertain a best value.

PEmax (MEP) Test

Slide the MicroRPM switch from 'Off' to 'MIP/MEP', whilst applying no
pressure to the mouthpiece. Rotating segments will be displayed
whilst the unit performs an auto-zero function.
When the MicroRPM is ready a 'beep' will be heard and '0' displayed.
To perform the test instruct the subject to insert the mouthpiece into
the mouth, ensuring the flange is positioned over the gums and inside
the lips, whilst the 'bite blocks' are between the teeth.
The subject should then inhale to TLC (Total Lung Capacity), lungs
full, then perform a 'Valsalva' manoeuvre, a forced exhalation against
the MicroRPM with as much effort as possible for as long as possible
(minimum 2 seconds).
The display will report the result, the maximum average expiratory
pressure sustained over a 1 second period of the test, in cmH2O.
Ideally, the subject should repeat this test 3 times to ascertain a best
value.
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