User Manual
Ergostik
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Ergostik
2.1
Device description and scope of delivery
The Ergostik device is mainly used for CPET (Cardiopulmonary
Exercise Testing). This investigation involves submaximal and
maximal treadmill or bicycle exercise with continuous
electrocardiographic monitoring and breath by breath determination
of oxygen uptake and carbon dioxide output as well as spirometry.
This allows determination of exercise capacity, peak heart rate,
maximal oxygen consumption, anaerobic threshold, respiratory gas
exchange ratio, and ventilatory equivalent for oxygen. Maximal
oxygen consumption is the best indicator of maximal cardiac reserve
and provides important prognostic information to guide the
assessment and therapy of patients with heart failure as well as other
cardiac conditions.
The Ergostik connects via USB to PC and consists of housing with
integrated electronics, oxygen analyser, carbon dioxide analyzer and
pump. For the flow measurement the proven Ergoflow flow sensor is
used.
The Ergostik runs under the powerful Blue Cherry diagnostic software
platform. The standard software is capable of measurements
including CPET and Spirometry as well as Pre/post medication
investigations and trend analysis. The software contains a powerful
database for patient and test information. Ergostik together with
Blue Cherry software has a modular design to allow the addition of
further options in the future such as MVV or Pulse Oxymetry
measurements.
The Ergostik is designed with versatility in mind, and can be used in
many areas including Sport Medicine, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Pre-
operative assessment and Cardio Pulmonary Exercise Testing. It can
be operated in a stationary or mobile way. Ergostik is not defined to
check vital physiologic parameter. The following contraindications for
CPET testing should be taken into account: Arrhythmia, resting BP
higher than 180/100, severe respiratory insufficiency and other
severe organic diseases.
