Training with inspiratory pressure support in patients with severe COPD

A.J. van 't Hul, R. Gosselink, A.P. Hollander, P.E. Postmus, G. Kwakkel

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    Abstract

    This study evaluates the effects of training with noninvasive ventilatory support in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in a randomised, controlled, observer-blinded trial. Twenty-nine patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and with a ventilatory limited exercise capacity (forced expiratory volume in one second <60% predicted, breathing reserve at maximal exercise <20% of maximally voluntary ventilation, resting arterial oxygen tension ≥8 kPa (60 mmHg), end-exercise arterial oxygen saturation measured by pulse oximetry ≥85%) completed an 8-week supervised outpatient cycle exercise programme. Fourteen patients were randomised to training with inspiratory pressure support of 10 cmH
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)65-72
    JournalEuropean Respiratory Journal
    Volume27
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2006

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