Synonym: Ergospirometry, engl: cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPX) Definition Spiroergometry is a medical procedure which is a combination of spirometry and ergometry. Ergo means as much as work. Ergometry is characterized by the fact that the subject performs physical work while certain vital parameters are recorded. Spiro means as much as breathing. This means that spirometry … Spiroergometry
Procedure of the examination During the examination, the test person usually performs physical work either on a bicycle ergometer or on a treadmill. However, there are also other devices, such as rowing or canoe ergometers, especially for spiroergometry with competitive athletes. The performance that is to be achieved is usually increased continuously, this is individually … Procedure of the examination | Spiroergometry
Respiratory compensation point The attainment of the anerobic threshold can also be estimated, for example, on the basis of the respiratory compensation point. From this point on, significantly more CO2 is breathed out than before as the physical strain continues to increase. This is due to the fact that anaerobic energy production leads to increased … Respiratory compensation point | Spiroergometry
Indications In addition to working with (high-performance) athletes, which is an indication in itself, there are also useful indications for performing spiroergometry in everyday clinical practice.For example, for a more precise clarification of shortness of breath (dyspnoea), before heart and lung operations to determine the current capacity to cope with stress and, if necessary, to … Indications | Spiroergometry
