Supramaximal verification of peak oxygen uptake in adolescents with cystic fibrosis

M.S. Werkman, H.J. Hulzebos, P.B. van Leeuwen, H.G.M. Arets, P.J.M. Helders, T. Takken

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Abstract

Purpose: To study whether peak oxygen uptake (VO2 (peak)), attained in traditional cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) in adolescents with cystic fibrosis (CF), could be verified by a supramaximal exercise test.

Methods: Sixteen adolescents with CF (forced expiratory volume in 1 second as % of predicted [range, 45%-117%]) volunteered and successively performed CPET and a supramaximal test (Steep Ramp Test [SRT] protocol).

Results: Cardiopulmonary exercise testing and the SRT resulted in comparable cardiorespiratory peak values. We found no significant difference in oxygen uptake (VO2 peak/kg) between CPET and the SRT (38.9 +/- 7.4 and 38.8 +/- 8.5 mL min(-1) kg(-1), respectively; P =.81). We found no systemic bias for CPET and SRT measurements of VO2 peak/kg and no differences between CPET and SRT VO2 peak values within and between the maximal and non-maximal effort groups (P >.4). Conclusion: The VO2 peak measured in CPET seems to reflect the true VO2 peak in adolescents with CF. (Pediatr Phys Ther 2011; 23: 15-21)

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)15-21
Number of pages7
JournalPediatric Physical Therapy
Volume23
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011

Keywords

  • adolescents
  • cystic fibrosis
  • exercise testing
  • exercise tolerance
  • pulmonary ventilation
  • CHRONIC HEART-FAILURE
  • EXERCISE PERFORMANCE
  • CHILDREN
  • RECOMMENDATIONS
  • RESPONSES
  • MODERATE
  • PLATEAU
  • BOYS

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