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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: prospective study on respiratory parameters / Esclerose lateral amiotrófica: estudo prospectivo de parâmetros respiratórios
Almeida, Sara Regina Meira; Silva, Luciano Bruno C; Guerreiro, Carlos Alberto M; Nucci, Anamarli.
Affiliation
  • Almeida, Sara Regina Meira; University of Campinas. School of Medical Sciences. Department of Neurology. Campinas. BR
  • Silva, Luciano Bruno C; University of Campinas. School of Food Engineering. Alfenas. BR
  • Guerreiro, Carlos Alberto M; University of Campinas. School of Medical Sciences. Department of Neurology. Campinas. BR
  • Nucci, Anamarli; University of Campinas. School of Medical Sciences. Department of Neurology. Campinas. BR
Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 68(2): 258-262, Apr. 2010. tab, ilus
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-545941
Responsible library: BR1.1
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:

To verify how efficient respiratory parameters are in the follow-up of subjects with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and to observe possible correlations between respiratory and nutritional functions.

METHOD:

Sixteen patients with probable or defined ALS were selected and evaluated over eight months using the following respiratory parameters spirometry, maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP), maximum expiratory pressure (MEP), arterial gasometry and pulse oximetry; and nutritional parameters such as body mass index (BMI) and percentage weight loss.

RESULTS:

PaCO2 was a significant parameter to follow up disease evolution (p=0.051). There was significant correlation between MIP and MEP (r 0.83); BMI and MIP (r 0.70); BMI and MEP (r 0.72); pulse oximetry and forced vital capacity (r 0.57).

CONCLUSION:

PaCO2 was shown to be an efficient and significant parameter in the measurement of respiratory impairment; the correlations among MIP, MEP and BMI indicated that these are significant parameters for periodic clinical evaluation.
RESUMO

OBJETIVO:

Verificar a eficácia dos parâmetros respiratórios na evolução de indivíduos com esclerose lateral amiotrófica (ELA) e identificar possíveis correlações entre função respiratória e nutricional.

MÉTODO:

16 pacientes com diagnóstico provável ou definido de ELA foram selecionados por critérios definidos e avaliados, durante 8 meses, através de parâmetros respiratórios espirometria, pressão inspiratória máxima (PIM), pressão expiratória máxima (PEM), gasometria arterial e oximetria de pulso; e parâmetros nutricionais índice de massa corporal (IMC) e porcentagem de perda de peso.

RESULTADOS:

PaCO2 foi um parâmetro significativo para acompanhar a evolução da doença (p=0.051). Houve correlação significante entre PIM e PEM (r 0.83); IMC e PIM (r 0.70); IMC e PEM (r 0.72); oximetria de pulso e capacidade vital forçada (r 0.57).

CONCLUSÃO:

PaCO2 foi marcador eficaz e significante para medir o comprometimento respiratório; correlações entre PIM, PEM e IMC indicaram ser bons parâmetros nas avaliações clínicas periódicas.
Subject(s)

Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: LILACS Main subject: Respiration Disorders / Nutritional Status / Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Type of study: Etiology study / Observational study / Prevalence study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Arq. neuropsiquiatr Journal subject: Neurology / Psychiatry Year: 2010 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: University of Campinas/BR
Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: LILACS Main subject: Respiration Disorders / Nutritional Status / Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Type of study: Etiology study / Observational study / Prevalence study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Arq. neuropsiquiatr Journal subject: Neurology / Psychiatry Year: 2010 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: University of Campinas/BR
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