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How to use your incentive spirometer Here is a video that shows how to use your incentive spirometer: Setting up your incentive spirometer Before you use your incentive spirometer for the first time, you will need to set it up. First, take the flexible (bendable) tubing out of the bag and stretch it out. Then, connect the tubing to the outlet on the right side of the base (see Figure 1). The mouthpiece is attached to the other end of the tubing. Knowing what number to aim for on your incentive spirometer Your healthcare provider will teach you how to use your incentive spirometer before you leave the hospital. They will help you set a goal and tell you what number to aim for when using your spirometer. If a goal was not set for you, talk with your healthcare provider. Ask them what number you should aim for. You can also check the package your incentive spirometer came in. It may have a chart to help you figure out what number to aim for. To learn more, read “What number I should aim for?” in the “Common questions about your incentive spirometer” section. Using your incentive spirometer When using your incentive spirometer, make sure to breathe through your mouth. If you breathe through your nose, your spirometer will not work right. Follow these steps to use your incentive spirometer. Repeat these steps every hour you’re awake. Follow the instructions from your healthcare provider if they’re different from the ones here. Sit upright in a chair or in bed. Hold your incentive spirometer at eye level. Put the mouthpiece in your mouth and close your lips tightly around it. Make sure you do not block the mouthpiece with your tongue. With the mouthpiece in your mouth, breathe out (exhale) slowly and fully. Some people may have trouble exhaling with the mouthpiece in their mouth. If you do, take the mouthpiece out of your mouth, and then exhale slowly and fully. After you exhale, put the mouthpiece back in your mouth and go on to step 4. Breathe in (inhale) slowly through your mouth, as deeply as you can. You will see the piston slowly rise inside the spirometer. The deeper you breathe in, the higher the piston will rise. As the piston rises, the coaching indicator on the right side of the spirometer should also rise. It should float between the 2 arrows (see Figure 1). The coaching indicator measures the speed of your breath. If it does not stay between the 2 arrows, you’re breathing in either too fast or too slow. If the indicator rises above the higher arrow, you’re breathing in too fast. Try to breathe in slower. If the indicator stays below the lower arrow, you’re breathing in too slow. Try to breathe in faster. When you cannot breathe in any further, hold your breath for at least 3 to 5 seconds. Hold it for longer if you can. You will see the piston slowly fall to the bottom of the spirometer. Once the piston reaches the bottom of the spirometer, breathe out slowly and fully through your mouth.

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Giving 100%: Understanding Variability in Performance At United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust we're committed to understanding and optimizing human performance, an essential aspect of Human Factors. By acknowledging that everyone comes to work aiming to do their best, we lay the groundwork for improving our systems and outcomes. To illustrate this concept, let's step away from the healthcare context and consider a fitness scenario using Peloton. Imagine completing the same ride five different times. Each ride is identical in terms of structure and metrics, yet the results vary significantly each time. This variability occurs despite giving 100% effort on every ride. What causes these differences? Factors such as fatigue, hydration, nutritional intake, and environmental conditions like gym temperature all influence performance. This concept isn't confusing; it's a straightforward demonstration of how external and internal factors impact our abilities. In healthcare, similar factors can affect staff performance and patient outcomes. By understanding these influences, we can begin to build resilience into our systems. This means creating environments and protocols that account for variability in human performance, ensuring that high-quality care is consistently delivered. At ULHT, we are dedicated to integrating this understanding into our practices, aiming for a more resilient and effective healthcare system.

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