A pilot study for development of a pulmonary function test induction jacket to automate effort in performing the forced vital capacity manoeuvre.

ABSTRACT: The pulmonary function test (PFT) induction jacket was invented to make the process of performing the forced vital capacity (FVC) manoeuvre with a computerized spirometer effortless and productive for both the patient and the medical practitioner. The jacket is composed of three layers of PVC material sealed together to form a single jacket with two chambers. The inner chamber is formed between the inner layer and the middle layer, in which cold water at a temperature of 10 °C is circulated using a connected water unit when triggered. Similarly, the outer chamber is formed between the middle layer and the outer layer, in which air is pressurized using a connected air unit. Thirty volunteers performed the FVC manoeuvre with and without wearing the jacket. There was no difference between the

SUBMITTER: Rajdeep P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10189700 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature