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Introduction to a new inspiratory threshold loading device

RC Chen, CL Que, S Yan
European Respiratory Journal 1998 12: 208-211; DOI:
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Abstract

Inspiratory threshold loading is an important tool in assessing inspiratory muscle function and has been widely used in studies of respiratory mechanics. A simple system was designed to provide a pure and precise inspiratory threshold load. The inspiratory threshold loading system comprises a flow generator attached via a pressure chamber, to the inspiratory port of a Hans-Rudolph valve. By limiting the circulation of air generated by the flow generator between the room and the pressure chamber, different levels of negative pressure are produced in the pressure chamber and applied to the inspiratory valve. An inspiratory pressure equal to the negative pressure in the chamber has to be generated to open the inspiratory valve for flow. The system was tested in four subjects by measuring mouth pressure (Pm), threshold pressure (Pth) and valve resistance (R). The Pm at the beginning of inspiratory flow was defined as the opening pressure (Pop). The Pth was constant throughout inspiration. Pop was linearly related to Pth (p<0.0001), with slopes within 2% of identity and intercepts within +/-0.2 cmH2O. R was between 0.7-1.1 cmH2O x L(-1) x s(-1) under all conditions and was independent of both Pth (p=0.76) and inspiratory flow (p=0.24). The results demonstrate that this system can provide a constant inspiratory threshold load throughout inspiration with little flow resistance, and is therefore ideal for respiratory studies.

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