Revised 11/1/2007

Interpretation Algorit

Acceptability Criteria
  1. Complete Inhalation
  2. Good Start
    
iNo Excessive Hesitation or Low PEF
    
iExtrapolated Volume (EV) < 5% of
          the FVC or 0.15 liters
    
iNo Cough (during the first second)
3. Maximal Effort Throughout
   
iNo Variable Effort
   
iNo Obstruction of the Mouthpiece
4. Complete Exhalation
   
iOne-second Plateau in V-T Curve
   
iAt Least 6-seconds of Exhalation
   
iNo Abrupt Termination


Repeatability Criteria
  Two Largest FVCs Within 0.15 L
  Two Largest FEV1 Within 0.15 L



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