Contraindication And Side Effect; Contraindications - GERATHERM Diffustik Instructions For Use Manual

2.1.2

Contraindication and Side Effect

2.1.2.1 Contraindications

The following contraindications apply to lung function
examinations:
Contraindications
Patients with a new (< 1 month old)
myocardial infarction
Aneurysm of the ascending aorta
Pulmonary embolism
Tension pneumothorax
Acute internal bleeding
Recent eye operations
Recent thorax / abdominal operations
Hemoptysis
Acute diarrhea
Angina
Severe hypertension
(SBP > 200 mmHg, DBP > 120 mmHg)
Confusion / dementia
Infectious diseases
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.)
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