Contraindications
Acute disorders affecting test performance (e.g Vomiting ,
nausea, vertigo)
Recent eye surgery (increases in intraocular pressure during
spirometry)
Oral or facial pain exacerbated by a mouthpiece
Recent myocardial infarction
Post- operative thoracic surgery patients
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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