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Objective:To evaluate the predictive value of stair climbing test combined with arterial blood gas analysis on postoperative complications in lung cancer patients with limited pulmonary function.Methods:A total of 1 231 hospitalized lung cancer patients with limited pulmonary function dating from August 2012 to August 2020 were retrospectively reviewed. Included in the cohort were 766 of patients who underwent stair climbing test(SCT) preoperatively and completed data collection. Patients were grouped according to their general condition, past medical history, surgical approach, pulmonary function test(PFT) and SCT results. Comparison of the postoperative cardiopulmonary complication rates were made between different groups, and independent risk factors were identified.Results:A total of 182 cardiopulmonary-related complications occurred in 144 cases, accounting for 18.8% of the entire cohort. Perioperative mortality rate was 0.9%(7/766). The rate of postoperative cardiopulmonary complications was significantly different between the groups stratified by gender, age, smoking index, PFT index(FEV1%, DLCO%), SCT results(height achieved, speed, changes in heart rate and oxygen saturation of the arteries before and after the test), ASA score, surgical approach(VATS/Open), resection range(Lobectomy/Sublobectomy), anesthetic duration, blood loss volume, etc. Logistic regression analysis showed that only height achieved( P<0.001), changes in heart rate( P<0.001), changes in oxygen saturation of the arteries( P=0.001), resection range( P=0.006) and anesthetic duration( P=0.025) were independent risk factors for cardiopulmonary-related complications in lung cancer patients with limited pulmonary function. Conclusion:The stair climbing test combined with arterial blood gas analysis could be used as a preoperative screening method for lung cancer patients with limited lung function and may have a predictive value for postoperative cardiopulmonary-related complications.
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Existen pocos estudios sobre el efecto de la Ventilación de doble nivel de presión positiva (VNI) sobre el ejercicio en pacientes con EPOC. El objetivo fue evaluar el impacto de la VNI en la respuesta a ejercicios máximos ysubmáximos en pruebas de campo en pacientes con EPOC. Fueron incluidos pacientes con EPOC (definición GOLD). Se les realizó una prueba de 6 minutos (según normativas de ATS), de escalera (Girish et al., Chest 2001) y ShuttleTest (Singh et al., Thorax 1992) con medición de escala de Borg de miembros inferiores y disnea, saturación arterial y frecuencia cardíaca. A través de una máscara nasal, se adaptó VNI con promedio 15 cmH2O de IPAP y 4 cmH2O de EPAP, y luego se realizaronlas mismas pruebas de ejercicio. Fueron evaluados 11 pacientes con EPOC: mediana edad: 61 años (IC25-75%, 58-75), sexo masculino 72%, FVC: 65% (IC25-75%, 60,1-70); FEV1: 37,4(IC25-75%, 33,97-42,5); FEV1/FVC: 46 (IC25-75%, 42,5-52,5); PaO2:68 mmHg (IC25-75%,63-75,3); PaCO2:40mmHg (IC25-75%,39-41).En la prueba de 6 minutos, se observó que la VNI aumentaba la distancia caminada en 61.78 % (p=0.001) la distancia caminada y la carga (kg.m) en 16,55% (p=0.002). No había cambios significativos en los síntomas (fatiga y disnea) por escala de Borg. En la prueba de escalera, se observó que la VNI incrementaba la velocidad de ascensoen 11,81% (p=0.05), sin cambios significativos en los síntomas o la altura ascendida. En el shuttle test, se observó que la VNI aumenta la distancia caminada en 30.6% (p=0.001), sin cambio significativos en los síntomas.En conclusión, se observó una significativa mejoría en las distancias caminadas y mayor velocidad de ascenso en la de escalera. Es la primera comunicación del efecto de la VNIsobre pruebas de escalera en pacientes con EPOC.
There are few exercise studies about the effect of bi-level non-invasive ventilation (NIV) on the exercise in COPD patients. The objective of the study was to evaluate the impact of NIV on the results of submaximal and maximal field exercise tests in COPD patients. The COPD patients were selected according to the GOLD definition. The study tests included: the six minute walking test (ATS guidelines), stair climbing test (Girish et al., Chest 2001) and shuttle test (Singh et al., Thorax 1992) which were measured with the Borg scale for legs and dyspnea, arterial saturation and heart rate. With a nasal mask, the NIV was adapted with pressure support ventilation through 15 cm H2O of IPAP and 4 cm H2O of EPAP. Then, the same exercise tests were performed. Eleven COPD patients were evaluated: age (median) 61 years (IC25-75%, 58-75), male sex 72%, FVC: 65% (IC25-75%, 60.1-70); FEV1: 37.4(IC25-75%, 33.97-42.5); FEV1/FVC: 46 (IC25-75%, 42.5-52.5); PaO2: 68 mmHg (IC25-75%,63-75.3); PaCO2: 40mmHg(IC25-75%, 39-41). The NIV increased the walked distance by 61.78% (p=0.001) and load (kg.m) by 16.55%(p=0.002) in the six minute walking test. There was no significant difference in the symptoms (dyspnea and fatigue) in the Borg scale. The NIV increased the ascent velocity by 11.81% (p=0.05) in the stair climbing test. No significant changes in symptoms and ascended height were observed. The NIV increased the walked distance by 30.6% (p=0.001), without significant changes in symptoms. As conclusion, distance increased significantly with NIV in the six minute walking test and shuttle test. A higher velocity was observed in the stair climbing test. This study was the first experience of NIV on the stair climbing test in COPD patients.