PFT guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic According to the European Respiratory Society (ERS) Group 9.1* and Association of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Division Directors (APCCSDD) and American Thoracic Society (ATS) Task Force** ERS and ATS/APCCSDD Task Force recommendations when testing is indicated: Testing Equipment & Method ERS ATS/APCCSDD Task Force In line bacterial/viral filter only Plethysmography is preferred for lung volumes Safety Procedure Between Patients Recommendations ATS/APCCSDD Task Force Disinfect all equipment surfaces Recalibrate after every disinfection (and after flow sensor removal when relevant) Room ventilation Total turnaround time between patients At least 15 minutes 30-60 minutes Time varies with use of UV or negative pressure Not quantified Does not affect patient flow; unit is easily moved to another room 5 minutes Complete recommendations can be found at the links below MiniBox+ features (partial list): SPIROMETRY Complete set of 30+ parameters including FEV1, FVC, SVC, MVV FULLY AUTOMATIC LVM AND DLCO Including TLC, FRC, RV, DLCO, VA, DLCO/VA GASLESS & CABINLESS PLETHYSMOGRAPHY No sensation of claustrophobia; Can test obese, wheelchair-bound, or bedridden patients INNOVATIVE Fully automated Quality Control algorithms enable ease-of-use and reliability PulmOne Advanced Medical Devices. 14 Hamelacha St. Raanana 4366107 Israel Tel. +972 (77) 510 0938 Email us: [email protected] Visit us: www.pulm-one.com © Copyright 2020. All rights reserved. MiniBox+ is a trademark of PulmOne. * Recommendation From ERS Group 9.1 (Respiratory Function Technologists /Scientists) Lung Function Testing During COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond ** Restoring Pulmonary and Sleep Services as the COVID-19 Pandemic Lessens PORTABLE & MOBILE Mobility allows for uninterrupted patient flow during room ventilation