What happens when my child has a Cardio Pulmonary Exercise Test (CPET)?

This video shows what it is like to have a Cardio Pulmonary Exercise Test in hospital. An 8 year old girl has a CPET, you can see her pedalling on an exercise bike with a face mask on. Parents could show this video to their child before their appointment to help them understand what is going to happen in hospital. This video was developed in partnership with the Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Edinburgh.

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