This analyzer monitors a respiratory flow signal and any airway pressure signal during a succession of forced pulmonary tests from an anesthetized test subject. These tests offer a unique and comprehensive look at the function of the lung. 

PFT is an acronym for Pulmonary Function Testing.  This system is also known as Pulmonary Maneuvers.  The PFT system automates a series of tests on an animal which simulate clinical pulmonary testing routinely performed on humans.

There are 3 tests that the PFT system can perform:  FRC, PV, and FV.  In addition, the system allows the researcher to acquire baseline resistance and compliance data. 

What you will be learning

1. Understand how respiratory data is collected using the Pulmonary Function Test system.
   1. Hardware
   2. Software
2. How to setup your Pulmonary function Test system hardware.
3. How to use the FinePointe software to:
   1. Create a hardware configuration
   2. Create a study
   3. Calibrate hardware
   4. Acquire data
   5. Generate reports
   6. Review data