Operator manual
Corival
This is the short operator manual for the Lode Corival Ergometer, which describes the
basic actions for starting up your ergometer. For a complete description, we refer to our
User Guide.
Intended Use
A Lode ergometer is a diagnostic tool intended to be used as a stress test device in a medical
environment. The main goal of the use of a Lode ergometer is to create reproducible stress
tests. The following parameters can be measured:
Workload (watt)
Revolutions per minute (rpm)
Time (minutes and seconds)
Distance (km)
Optional: Blood Pressure (mmHg)
Optional: Heart rate (beats per minute)
Optional: Energy (KiloJoules)
Optional: SpO
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In combination with other diagnostic tools, like ECG or pulmonary function equipment, other
important physiological data can be obtained, allowing a physician to evaluate a test subjects
physical status.
A Lode ergometer is designed both for manual operation and for control by external ECG-,
pulmonary equipment. In combination with optional software, the ergometer can also be
controlled by a PC.
The ergometer has to be operated under the supervision of well-trained medical specialists,
like cardiologists, pulmonologists and physiotherapists. The ultimate judgment whether a test
subject should undertake a stress test with an ergometer and which protocols should be used
must be made by the responsible medical specialist, based on the limitations of each
individual, the medical history and all other applicable circumstances. Neither Lode BV nor
its distributors assume any responsibility for the final use of its equipment.
Contra Indication
The Corival ergometer is to be operated by classified personnel only. As stated in the intended
use, the Corival is intended to be used in a medical environment. During the intended use the
test subject will deliver energy. Application of the wrong dosis of energy could lead to
permanent damage of the test subject health.
Maintenance
The Corival should be calibrated once a year. In case any damage is observed of the Corival
Lode B.V. or his representative should be informed in order to execute the necessary
repair(s). Service of the Corival is restricted to factory-trained personnel only.
Precautions
Caution:
This device should only be sold by, or on the order of authorized persons.
