A single inhaled, and then exhaled breath from the patient
will instantly display results in MIP, MEP & SNIP.
These results can be displayed in graphical format analysis
on both the handheld monitors screen, and in PDF printable form off your computer.
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Live operator guidance as to when a good mouth pressure test has been performed.
If the minimum exhalation time (1.5 seconds) has not been achieved, then a stopwatch icon is displayed prompting the operator to repeat the test.
Parameters measured (displayed in cmH2O):
Mouth pressures:
MEP – Maximum expiratory pressure
MIP – Maximum inspiratory pressure
Pmax – Peak pressure
MRPD – Maximum rate of pressure development
MRR – Maximum rate of relaxation
Nasal pressure:
SNIP – sniff nasal inspiratory pressure