Wrights Spirometry Flashcards
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Device
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Writes spirometry is a type of hand held portable spirometer used to measure lung function particularly in the diagonosis and monitoring of temporary conditions
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Purpose
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It measures volume of air a person can inhale or exhale providing basic spirometery data which is often used in routine clinical research
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Design
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The device consists of a small cylinderical or cone shaped chamber with a movable piston or bell that is displaced as the patient exhale or inhale into the device
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Features
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Writes spirometry always include a scale to record volume of air and may behave flow meter attached to measure the rate at which air is exhaled or jnhaled
