[Determination of MMTp in 628 normal children and adolescents with "convenient calculation"]

Hua Xi Yi Ke Da Xue Xue Bao. 1990 Sep;21(4):398-400.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

According to the principle of linear character of each 10% FVC segment on the FVC-t curve proposed by Jordanoglou, the slope of each segment is nearly equal to 0.1 FVC/2 MMTp. Then MTTp approximately 0.1 FVC/2Vp. The calculations of MTTp at high, middle and low lung volumes are MTT20-30% = 0.1 FVC/2V75, MTT45-55% = 0.1 FVC/2V50, and MTT70-80% = 0.1 FVC/2 V25. The MTTp of 628 cases of normal children and adolescents aged 6-19 yr. was measured by this method. In comparison with the direct method, the results showed that there was no significant difference between the 2 methods. The regression equations built with age as an independent variable showed a good correlation. Obviously, this method is easily performed, and is suitable for the wide use of MTTp.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Female
  • Forced Expiratory Flow Rates
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Vital Capacity*