Clinical recommendations for cardiopulmonary exercise testing in children with respiratory diseases

Tim Takkena Child Development & Exercise Center, Wilhelmina Children’s Hospital, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The NetherlandsCorrespondence[email protected]
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Hazal Sonbahar Ulub Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Hacettepe University, Samanpazari/Ankara, TurkeyView further author information

Erik H. J. Hulzebosa Child Development & Exercise Center, Wilhelmina Children’s Hospital, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands

Figures & data

Figure 1. The relationship between FEV₁ and ventilatory reserve in pediatric CF patients. Unpublished data.

Figure 2. The V̇E, VT, and BF at peak exercise in relation to age in pediatric CF patients. Unpublished data.

Figure 3. The V̇E/V̇CO₂ ratio in adolescents with CF and healthy subjects. Figure drawn after data from [Citation44].

Figure 4. The age-related decline in RSBI at peak exercise in adolescents with CF. Unpublished data.

Figure 5. V̇E/WR relationship during exercise in pediatric CF patients compared to healthy peers. Redrawn after Bongers et al. [Citation44].

Figure 6. Typical responses of CPET data.

Figure 7. The seven-step interpretative strategy for a pediatric CPET.