Joanna
According to The Association of Respiratory Technology and Physiology
(ARTP)
Contraindications for performing spirometry are:-
*Haemoptysis of unknown origin: The FVC manoeuvre may aggravate the
underlying condition.
*Pneumothorax
*Unstable cardiac status, recent MI or PE: FVC manoeuvre may worsen
angina or cause blood pressure changes.
*Thoracic, abdominal or cerebral aneurysm: danger of rupture due to
increased thoracic pressure.
*Recent eye surgery: increased intraocular pressure
*Acute disorders affecting test performance such as nausea or vomiting
*Recent thoracic or abdominal surgical procedures
ARTP Spirometry Handbook 2000
Caroline Skyrme
OHA Sun Valley Foods Ltd
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Subject: Contra-indications for doing lung function tests
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Does anyone have a list of the contra-indications for performing a lung
function test (basic spirometry) which they could let me have ASAP?
Many Thanks,
Joanna White (nee Rice)
Occupational Health Adviser
Hampshire County Council
Rm 9, EII Court
The Castle
Winchester
Hants
SO23 8UJ
Tel: 01962-846495
Fax: 01962 845002
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