Contraindications
x
Acute disorders affecting test performance (e.g. Vomiting ,
nausea, vertigo)
x
Recent eye surgery (increases in intraocular pressure during
spirometry)
x
Oral or facial pain exacerbated by a mouthpiece
x
recent myocardial infarction
x
post- operative thoracic surgery patients
x
hyperventilation syndrome
Note: Extensive exhalation might lead to syncope
Warnings and Cautions
The following terms are used as follows in this manual
CAUTION: Possibility of injury or serious damage
WARNING: conditions or practices that could result in personal injury
Note: Important information for avoiding damage to the instrument
or facilitating operation of the instrument.
Note: Patients below the age of 4 may struggle to perform
spirometry correctly and reproducibly
Note: The device should only be used by trained and qualified
personnel.
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