Australian Central Over-Reading Centre resource documents
Training documents
Standard operating procedure
This SOP is intended as an operator’s guide to Nitrogen Multiple Breath Washout Testing using the Eco Medics AG Exhalyzer® D Pulmonary Function Testing Device with online testing software Spiroware 3.1.6. Version: Jun 28 2017
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MBW Training and qualification requirements
This document is intended to assist MBW training participants with their Multiple Breath Nitrogen Washout qualifications.
Time of test documents
Defining a leak
This document is intended to help operators identify leaks during the multiple breath nitrogen washout test.
MBW System error messages summary
This summary provides a table of the error messages from the EcoMedics Exhalyzer D system and its description.
MBW testing checklist
This testing checklist provides a list of reminders for operators before beginning their MBW testing.
Intake sheet form
The MBW N2 intake sheet form provides MBW operators a checklist during time of test to review quality of trials. It also allows operators to keep track on the number of acceptable trials within a test occasion.
Post test documents
Signal misalignment SOP
This document is intended to help operators identify signal alignment issues. Signals must be aligned in order to generate accurate MBW outcomes. Version: Aug 10 2016
General re-run instructions
Re-running A-files allows the operator the opportunity to correct any system settings that were incorrect when the data was acquired. Version: May 31 2016