spirometer

Definitions

An instrument for measuring the air capacity of the lungs.

Equivalents

Examples

“In humans, a spirometer can be used to record⟳ and measure⟳ lung volumes and oxygen consumption (illustration 1).”

“2002, H. Nancy Holmes (editorial director), Illustrated Manual of Nursing Practice, Wolters Kluwer Health (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins), 3rd Edition, page 154, While all spirometers encourage⟳ slow, sustained maximal inspiration, they can be divided into two types: flow⟳ incentive and volume incentive.”

“Wet-type spirometers (such as the classical bell spirometer with a water seal) are simple and accurate but are no longer in use⟳ as they have⟳ a hygiene problem; they are distinguished from dry-type spirometers (e.g., bellows or piston spirometer).”

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