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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 15-21 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Pediatric Physical Therapy |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2011 |
Keywords
- adolescents
- cystic fibrosis
- exercise testing
- exercise tolerance
- pulmonary ventilation
- CHRONIC HEART-FAILURE
- EXERCISE PERFORMANCE
- CHILDREN
- RECOMMENDATIONS
- RESPONSES
- MODERATE
- PLATEAU
- BOYS