<b>Background:</span></b><span style="font-family:""><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> Tidal expiratory flow limitation (tEFL) is defined as absence of increase...<b>Background:</span></b><span style="font-family:""><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> Tidal expiratory flow limitation (tEFL) is defined as absence of increase in air flow during forced expiration compared to tidal breathing and is related to dyspnea at rest and minimal exertion in patients with chronic airflow limitation (CAL). Tidal EFL has not been expressed as a continuous variable (0% - 100%) in previous analyses. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Objective:</span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> To relate the magnitude of tEFL to spirometric values and Modified Medical Research Council (MMRC) score and Asthma Control Test (ACT). </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Methods:</span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> Tidal EFL was computed as percent of the tidal volume (0% - 100%) spanned (intersected) by the forced expiratory-volume curve. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Results: </span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Of 353 patients screened, 192 (114 M, 78 F) patients (136 with COPD, 56 with asthma) had CAL. Overall characteristics: (mean ± SD) age 59 ± 11 years, BMI 28 ± 7, FVC (% pred) 85 ± 20, FEV1 (% pred) 66 ± 21, FEV1/FVC 55% ± 10%, RV (% pred) 147 ± 42. Tidal EFL in patients with tEFL was 53% ± 39%. Using univariate analysis, strongest correlations were between tEFL and FVC and between tEFL and RV in patients with BMI < 30 kg/m</span><sup><span style="font-family:Verdana;">2</span></sup><span style="font-family:Verdana;">. In patients with nonreversible CAL, tEFL was positively associated with increasing MMRC, negatively with spirometric measurements, and positively with RV/TLC. In asthmatics, ACT scores were higher in patients with mean BMI ≥ 28 kg/m</span><sup><span style="font-family:Verdana;">2</span></sup><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> (p < 0.00014) and RV/TLC values > 40% (p < 0.03). </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Conclusions:</span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> Dyspnea is strongly associated with tEFL and lung function, particularly in patients with nonreversible CAL. Air trapping and </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">BMI contribute to tEFL.展开更多
目的:研究流量-容积(flow-volume,F-V)曲线下降支夹角在慢性阻塞性肺疾病(chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,COPD)患者临床表型及病情严重度评估中的临床价值。方法:选取2021年12月—2022年12月在南京医科大学第一附属医院进行肺...目的:研究流量-容积(flow-volume,F-V)曲线下降支夹角在慢性阻塞性肺疾病(chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,COPD)患者临床表型及病情严重度评估中的临床价值。方法:选取2021年12月—2022年12月在南京医科大学第一附属医院进行肺功能检查的患者共101例,其中,存在F-V曲线下降支夹角的稳定期COPD患者(夹角组)33例,与夹角组第1秒用力呼气容积占预计值百分比(forced expiratory volume in the first second as a percentage of predicted value,FEV1%pred)匹配的无下降支夹角的稳定期COPD患者(无夹角组)38例,既往无心肺疾病,且肺功能检测正常的受试者(对照组)30例。收集并比较各组患者基本资料、临床症状评分[COPD自我评估测试(COPD assessment test,CAT)、改良版英国医学研究委员会呼吸困难问卷(modified medical research council dyspnoea scale,mMRC)]、肺功能参数和运动后指脉氧参数。采用多因素Logistic回归分析F-V曲线下降支夹角的相关因素。采用受试者工作特征(receiver operating characteristic,ROC)曲线分析F-V曲线下降支夹角对COPD随访1年内急性加重的预测价值。结果:夹角组肺功能受损程度严重,第1秒用力呼气容积(forced expiratory volume in the first second,FEV1)和用力肺活量(forced vital capacity,FVC)分别为0.91±0.24、2.11±0.63;夹角组CAT评分、mMRC评分、ΔSpO_(2)高于无夹角组及对照组,步行运动后SpO_(2)L低于无夹角组及对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);夹角组CAT评分≥12分、m MRC评分≥2分、ΔSpO_(2)≥13%是F-V曲线下降支更易出现夹角的主要相关因素;F-V曲线下降支夹角预测重度稳定期COPD急性加重的曲线下面积为0.777,当角度<129.1°时其预测灵敏度、特异度均为最佳,分别为72.73%、67.35%。结论:F-V曲线呈现下降支夹角的COPD患者其肺功能常严重受损,且更易发生活动后低氧血症和急性加重。因此,COPD肺功能报告中应关注F-V曲线下降支是否存在夹角,以便尽早识别COPD高危人群。展开更多
目的探讨静态与动态压力-容积(P-V)曲线低位拐点(LIP)的相关性,为临床选择最佳呼气末正压(PEEP)提供简捷的方法。方法记录14例急性呼吸窘迫综合征(ARDS)患者的准静态及动态肺P-V曲线,确定P-V曲线上的LIP及高位拐点(UIP),将PEEP设定在动...目的探讨静态与动态压力-容积(P-V)曲线低位拐点(LIP)的相关性,为临床选择最佳呼气末正压(PEEP)提供简捷的方法。方法记录14例急性呼吸窘迫综合征(ARDS)患者的准静态及动态肺P-V曲线,确定P-V曲线上的LIP及高位拐点(UIP),将PEEP设定在动态P-V曲线的0、LIP/2、LIP+2 cm H2O、(LIP+UIP)/2和UIP,各水平PEEP分别维持30 min后测血气分析及静态顺应性(Cst)、气道峰压(PIP)、中心静脉压(CVP)及平均动脉压(MAP)。结果14例ARDS患者准静态LIP和动态LIP分别为(6.5±1.7)cm H2O和(4.5±1.7)cmH2O,两者经相关性检验呈正相关(r=0.76,P<0.05)。当PEEP为LIP+2 cm H2O时,PaO2/FiO2及Cst均显著提高(P均<0.01),动态肺顺应性达最高,且对CVP及MAP无明显影响。继续增加PEEP,虽PaO2/FiO2有增高,但Cst及MAP下降,CVP、MAP及平均气道压明显升高。结论动态P-V曲线的LIP+2 cm H2O作为最佳PEEP水平时可获较佳治疗效果。展开更多
文摘<b>Background:</span></b><span style="font-family:""><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> Tidal expiratory flow limitation (tEFL) is defined as absence of increase in air flow during forced expiration compared to tidal breathing and is related to dyspnea at rest and minimal exertion in patients with chronic airflow limitation (CAL). Tidal EFL has not been expressed as a continuous variable (0% - 100%) in previous analyses. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Objective:</span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> To relate the magnitude of tEFL to spirometric values and Modified Medical Research Council (MMRC) score and Asthma Control Test (ACT). </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Methods:</span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> Tidal EFL was computed as percent of the tidal volume (0% - 100%) spanned (intersected) by the forced expiratory-volume curve. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Results: </span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Of 353 patients screened, 192 (114 M, 78 F) patients (136 with COPD, 56 with asthma) had CAL. Overall characteristics: (mean ± SD) age 59 ± 11 years, BMI 28 ± 7, FVC (% pred) 85 ± 20, FEV1 (% pred) 66 ± 21, FEV1/FVC 55% ± 10%, RV (% pred) 147 ± 42. Tidal EFL in patients with tEFL was 53% ± 39%. Using univariate analysis, strongest correlations were between tEFL and FVC and between tEFL and RV in patients with BMI < 30 kg/m</span><sup><span style="font-family:Verdana;">2</span></sup><span style="font-family:Verdana;">. In patients with nonreversible CAL, tEFL was positively associated with increasing MMRC, negatively with spirometric measurements, and positively with RV/TLC. In asthmatics, ACT scores were higher in patients with mean BMI ≥ 28 kg/m</span><sup><span style="font-family:Verdana;">2</span></sup><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> (p < 0.00014) and RV/TLC values > 40% (p < 0.03). </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Conclusions:</span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> Dyspnea is strongly associated with tEFL and lung function, particularly in patients with nonreversible CAL. Air trapping and </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">BMI contribute to tEFL.
文摘目的:研究流量-容积(flow-volume,F-V)曲线下降支夹角在慢性阻塞性肺疾病(chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,COPD)患者临床表型及病情严重度评估中的临床价值。方法:选取2021年12月—2022年12月在南京医科大学第一附属医院进行肺功能检查的患者共101例,其中,存在F-V曲线下降支夹角的稳定期COPD患者(夹角组)33例,与夹角组第1秒用力呼气容积占预计值百分比(forced expiratory volume in the first second as a percentage of predicted value,FEV1%pred)匹配的无下降支夹角的稳定期COPD患者(无夹角组)38例,既往无心肺疾病,且肺功能检测正常的受试者(对照组)30例。收集并比较各组患者基本资料、临床症状评分[COPD自我评估测试(COPD assessment test,CAT)、改良版英国医学研究委员会呼吸困难问卷(modified medical research council dyspnoea scale,mMRC)]、肺功能参数和运动后指脉氧参数。采用多因素Logistic回归分析F-V曲线下降支夹角的相关因素。采用受试者工作特征(receiver operating characteristic,ROC)曲线分析F-V曲线下降支夹角对COPD随访1年内急性加重的预测价值。结果:夹角组肺功能受损程度严重,第1秒用力呼气容积(forced expiratory volume in the first second,FEV1)和用力肺活量(forced vital capacity,FVC)分别为0.91±0.24、2.11±0.63;夹角组CAT评分、mMRC评分、ΔSpO_(2)高于无夹角组及对照组,步行运动后SpO_(2)L低于无夹角组及对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);夹角组CAT评分≥12分、m MRC评分≥2分、ΔSpO_(2)≥13%是F-V曲线下降支更易出现夹角的主要相关因素;F-V曲线下降支夹角预测重度稳定期COPD急性加重的曲线下面积为0.777,当角度<129.1°时其预测灵敏度、特异度均为最佳,分别为72.73%、67.35%。结论:F-V曲线呈现下降支夹角的COPD患者其肺功能常严重受损,且更易发生活动后低氧血症和急性加重。因此,COPD肺功能报告中应关注F-V曲线下降支是否存在夹角,以便尽早识别COPD高危人群。
文摘目的探讨静态与动态压力-容积(P-V)曲线低位拐点(LIP)的相关性,为临床选择最佳呼气末正压(PEEP)提供简捷的方法。方法记录14例急性呼吸窘迫综合征(ARDS)患者的准静态及动态肺P-V曲线,确定P-V曲线上的LIP及高位拐点(UIP),将PEEP设定在动态P-V曲线的0、LIP/2、LIP+2 cm H2O、(LIP+UIP)/2和UIP,各水平PEEP分别维持30 min后测血气分析及静态顺应性(Cst)、气道峰压(PIP)、中心静脉压(CVP)及平均动脉压(MAP)。结果14例ARDS患者准静态LIP和动态LIP分别为(6.5±1.7)cm H2O和(4.5±1.7)cmH2O,两者经相关性检验呈正相关(r=0.76,P<0.05)。当PEEP为LIP+2 cm H2O时,PaO2/FiO2及Cst均显著提高(P均<0.01),动态肺顺应性达最高,且对CVP及MAP无明显影响。继续增加PEEP,虽PaO2/FiO2有增高,但Cst及MAP下降,CVP、MAP及平均气道压明显升高。结论动态P-V曲线的LIP+2 cm H2O作为最佳PEEP水平时可获较佳治疗效果。