User's Manual

16 - K4 b

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Contraindication

The physical strain to execute the respiratory manoeuvre is contraindicated in case of

some symptoms or pathology. The following list is not complete and must be

considered as a piece of mere information.

Contraindications for the Spirometer tests

Absolute contraindications

For FVC, VC and MVV tests:

• Post-operating state from thoracic surgery

For FVC tests:

• Severe instability of the airways (such as a destructive bronchial emphysema)

• Bronchial non-specific marked hypersensitivity

• Serious problems for the gas exchange (total or partial respiratory insufficiency)

Relative contraindications

For FVC tests:

• spontaneous post-pneumothorax state

• arterial-venous aneurysm

• strong arterial hypertension

• pregnancy with complications at the 3

month.

For MVV test:

• hyperventilation syndrome

Contraindications for Bronchial provocation tests

The bronchial provocation tests must be executed according to the doctor’s discretion.

There are not data that reveal specific contraindication for the bronchial provocation test

through inhalation.

The modern standard processes have been revealing secure in several clinical studies.

However it is recommendable to respect the following contraindications:

Absolute contraindications

• Serious bronchial obstruction (FEV1 in adults)

• Recent myocardium infarct

• Recent vascular-cerebral accident

• Known arterial aneurysm

• Incapacity for understanding the provocation test procedures and its implications.

Relative contraindications

• Bronchial obstruction caused by the respiratory manoeuvre.

• Moderate or serious bronchial obstruction. For ex. FEV1 < 1.51 in men and FEV1

in women < than 1.21.

• Recent infection in the superior air tracts

• During the asthmatic re-acuting

• Hypertension

• Pregnancy

• A pharmacology treatment epilepsy

Contraindications for Exercise testing

Read carefully the exercise testing chapter.