The Clifton Spirometer is a wedge‐type spirometer suitable for simple experiments on investigating tidal volumes and breathing rate, or for more advanced use in measuring respiratory rate, pulmonary ventilation, reserve volumes and vital capacity
Oxygen consumption can also be measured
The tank is a one piece stainless steel pressing housed in a durable painted outer case
The float is constructed from lightweight plastic
The float is calibrated from 0 to 7 x 0.5 litres and has a metal counterpoise
The pen arm corresponds to approximately 0.5 litres
The two corrugated breathing hoses are 0.8m long and are provided with two mouthpieces and a nose clip
A simple lever control enables the subject to be connected either to the atmosphere or to the float for recording
A container for soda lime crystals is fitted that can be used to absorb carbon dioxide
Internal Diameter: 19mm
External Diameter: 21mm
External Dimensions: ‐ (W)720mm x (D)320mm x (H)239mm
Supplied with full instructionsMilton Solution (B8R06352) for disinfecting mouthpieces, & Soda Lime Crystals (B8L12476) are available to purchase separately
