Table 3.
Changes in ventilatory parameters measured at iso-levels before and after PR
| Accumulated exercise time | ΔVE (L/min) | ΔRR (breaths/min) | ΔTV (L) | ΔIC (L) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramponi et al23 at 75% VE | 810 minutes at maximum duration | Only reported at peak end-exercise | −2.0±4.0** | +0.08±0.44* | – |
| Gigliotti et al20 at WR maximum pre-PR assessment | 360 minutes | −3.2±7.39** | −4.5±6.59** | +0.1±0.36** | +0.2±0.49** |
| Skumlien et al22 at 70% of maximum WR | 900 minutes | −2.6±2.1* | −3.1±1.8** | +0.02±0.09 | +0.06±0.15 |
| Wadell et al21 Iso-time at pre-PR assessment end time | 240 minutes at maximum duration | −1.8±4.5 | Only graphed results | Only graphed results | +0.06±0.14 |
Notes: Δ, change in; +, increase; −, decrease;
*
P<0.01;
**
P< 0.05.
Abbreviations: IC, inspiratory capacity; PR, pulmonary rehabilitation; RR, respiratory rate; TV, tidal volume; VE, minute ventilation; WR, work rate.