Contraindications, Warnings and Cautions
Contraindications: It is recommended that patients should not be
tested within 1 month of a myocardial infarction.
Conditions where suboptimal spirometry are likely:
• chest or abdominal pain
• oral or facial pain exacerbated by a mouthpiece
• stress incontinence
• dementia or confusional state
Ref: ATS/ERS Task Force: Standardisation of Lung Function Testing.
General considerations for lung function testing.
M. Miller et al. Eur Resp J 2005:26. 153-161
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.
Please Note: Important information for avoiding damage to the
instrument or facilitating operation of the instrument.
Note: The device should only be used by trained and qualified
personnel.
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