Instructions for Use
Ergostik Blueflow
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Version: 6 | Release date: 02 August 2022
High-degree atrioventricular block
X
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
X
Significant pulmonary hypertension
X
Advanced or complicated pregnancy
X
Electrolyte abnormalities
X
Orthopedic impairment that compromises exercise
performance
X
As the transitions between absolute and relative
contraindication can be fluid in the assessment, the assertion of
a physician should be regarded as binding.
(Source: American Thoracic Society, American College of Chest Physicians.
ATS/ACCP Statement on cardiopulmonary exercise testing. 2003. Am J Respir
Crit Care Med. 167:211–277.)
The following contraindications apply to spirometry
examinations:
Contraindications
Due to increases in myocardial demand or changes in blood pressure
•
Acute myocardial infarction within 1 week
•
Systemic hypotension or severe hypertension
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Significant atrial / ventricular arrhythmia
•
Noncompensated heart failure
•
Uncontrolled pulmonary hypertension
•
Acute cor pulmonale
•
Clinically unstable pulmonary embolism
•
History of syncope related to forced expiration / cough
Due to increases in intracranial / intraocular pressure
•
Cerebral aneurysm
•
Brain surgery within 4 weeks
•
Recent concussion with continuing symptoms
•
Eye surgery within 1 week
Due to increases in sinus and middle ear pressures