Contraindications; Warnings And Cautions - Vyaire SpiroUSB Manual De Funcionamiento

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

Warnings and Cautions

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
Note: Important information for avoiding damage to the
instrument or facilitating operation of the instrument.
Note: Patients below the age of 4 may struggle to perform
spirometry correctly and reproducibly
Note: The device should only be used by trained and qualified
personnel.
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