Definitions for "Spirometer"
Related Terms:
Spirometry, Peak flow meter, Tidal volume, Pfm, Residual volume, Vital capacity, Incentive spirometer, Respiration, Inspiration, Pulmonary function test, Ventilator, Mechanical ventilation, Respirator/ventilator, Inhale, Bi-level positive airway pressure, Continuous positive airway pressure, Cpap machine, Respire, Cpap, Expiration, Fev, Total lung capacity, Tlc, Fvc, Fev1, Airways, Bronchial, Frc, Pulmonary function tests, Nebulizer, Pefr, Peak expiratory flow rate, Functional residual capacity, Airway, Metered-dose inhaler, Breath, Peep , Inhaler, Airway obstruction, Hypopnea, Respiratory system, Breathing tube, Bipap, Rebreather, Humidification, Epap, Inhalation, Diaphragmatic breathing, Expire
An instrument for measuring the vital capacity of the lungs, or the volume of air which can be expelled from the chest after the deepest possible inspiration. Cf. Pneumatometer.
An instrument that is used to measure the volume of air that is breathed in or out. It can be used to assess how well the lung is working, for example by measuring the maximum volume of air that can be breathed out (vital capacity).
Device used to measure lung volumes, e.g. tidal volume, vital capacity. Cannot be used for residual volume.
apparatus used to measure air capacity of the lungs
A device that continuously measures, at the local temperature and pressure, the volume of gas flowing through, or into and out of, it.
A machine for measuring how well the lungs allow a person to breathe.
the instrument that measures the amount of air entering or leaving the lungs.
A device used to measure flows and volumes of air breathed in and out of your lungs. It helps with the diagnosis and monitoring of asthma.
An instrument used to measure inspiration volume in the lungs. Usually given to patients prior to surgery to help them excercise their lungs, and practice the breathing techniques required after surgery.
a measuring instrument for measuring the vital capacity of the lungs
a device into which the patient breathes to measure expirations and inhalations
a device used by your child's physician that assesses lung function
a hand-held plastic device commonly used by asthma patients to measure their lung capacity and by patients after surgery to increase intake of oxygen
a machine for testing lung function that you breathe in and out of through a hose attached to a mouthpiece
a machine that measures exhaled airflow and is a good indicator of lung functioning
an instrument that evaluates the patient's lung capacity
an instrument that measures how well the lungs are working
an instrument that measures how well your lungs are
an instrument that measures the air taken into and exhaled from the lungs
an instrument that measures the maximum volume you can exhale after breathing in as much as you can
an instrument used to measure the volume of air entering and leaving the lungs
a piece of equipment that measures the largest amount of air you can exhale after taking a very deep breath
a piece of equipment that measures the maximum amount of air forcibly exhaled from the lungs after the patient has taken a very deep breath
a piece of equipment that scientists use to measure lung capacity and the amount of air a person normally breathes in and out
a simple, and often computerized, device that measures how well air can flow in and out of the lungs
a tube leading into a pneumotach which measures air flow and volume
a device used to measure lung function
A machine that measures how much you can breath out of your lungs, and how quickly
A machine that measures air flow as well as respiratory gases.
an instrument that measures the amount of air moved in and out of the lungs (the amount of inhaled and exhaled air).
Instrument used to measure lung air volumes and flow rates.
a hand-held device that measures how well the lungs are functioning.
device measuring the amount of air a patient can breathe in and out.
An instrument to measure the breathing volume.
a machine used for a lung-function test, which helps to identify different breathing problems.
A device that measures the force of exhalation.
A device used for making pulmonary measurements.
an instrument for measuring volume of air entering and leaving the lungs.
a device that tests lung function; is one component of a complete pulmonary function machine
A machine for measuring how much air can be inhaled and exhaled in a single breath.
A device that measures airway obstruction, used to diagnose asthma and determine the severity of the condition (see Allergies).
A spirometer is an apparatus for measuring the volume of air inspired and expired by the lungs. It is a precision differential pressure transducer for the measurements of respiration flow rates. The spirometer records the amount of air and the rate of air that is breathed in and out over a specified time.