| Literature DB >> 20814038 |
Moniek Akkerman1, Marco van Brussel, Bart C Bongers, Erik H J Hulzebos, Paul J M Helders, Tim Takken.
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The objective of this study was to investigate the characteristics of the submaximal Oxygen Uptake Efficiency Slope (OUES) in a healthy pediatric population. Bicycle ergometry exercise tests with gas-analyses were performed in 46 healthy children aged 7-17 years. Maximal OUES, submaximal OUES, VO(2)peak, V(E)peak, and ventilatory threshold (VT) were determined. The submaximal OUES correlated highly with VO(2)peak, V(E)peak, and VT. Strong correlations were found with basic anthropometric variables. The submaximal OUES could provide an objective, independent measure of cardiorespiratory function in children, reflecting efficiency of ventilation. We recommend expressing OUES values relative to Body Surface Area (BSA) or Fat Free Mass (FFM).Entities:
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Year: 2010 PMID： 20814038 DOI： 10.1123/pes.22.3.431
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pediatr Exerc Sci ISSN： 0899-8493 Impact factor: 2.333