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 Performing a test
A physician’s presence is not necessary during RMR testing as long as the clinical staff has been adequately trained and
educated on the testing procedure and device.
Note: Cellular phones should be turned off to eliminate potential electrical interferences.
 Calibrations
Before performing the test an ERGO-RMR calibration must be performed (see Calibration chapter) and a Turbine
calibration is recommended (see Recommendations in this chapter).
 Preparing the patient
Connect the RMR reader to the bacterial filter and to the soft mouthpiece.
You should verify that the subject’s health status is acceptable prior to executing the test.
Ask the subject to sit or lay on a comfortable chair or bed.
Let the subject apply the nose clips and the mouthpiece, accoridng to the following picture.
 Performing the test
1. Start the test as you would start an exercise test, only assure that the box RMR with mask has been selected in the
Mode section.
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