Instructions for Use
Bodystik
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Version: 7 | Release date: 02. August 2021
2.1.2
Contraindications and Side Effects
2.1.2.1
Contraindications
The following contraindications apply for body-plethysmographic
examinations:
Contraindications
Absolute Relative
Patients with a new (< 1 month old)
myocardial infarction
X
X
Aneurysm of the ascending aorta
X
X
Pulmonary embolism
X
X
Tension pneumothorax
X
Acute internal bleeding
X
Recent eye operations
X
Recent thorax / abdominal operations
X
Hemoptysis
X
Acute diarrhea
X
Angina
X
Severe hypertension
(SBP > 200 mmHg, DBP > 120 mmHg)
X
Confusion / dementia
X
Infectious diseases
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: Cooper BG. 2011. An update on contraindications for lung function
testing. Thorax 66:714–723.)
