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Impedance plethysmography.

D P Attenburrow1, F C Flack, M J Portergill

  • 1St. David's Veterinary Hospital, Exeter.

Equine Veterinary Journal
|March 1, 1990
PubMed
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Impedance plethysmography effectively measures equine lung volume changes during respiration. This technique shows a strong correlation between airflow and impedance, proving useful for studying horses at rest and during exercise.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Respiratory Physiology

Background:

  • Assessing lung function in horses is crucial for performance and health.
  • Non-invasive methods for monitoring respiratory dynamics are highly valuable.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe impedance plethysmography for equine lung volume measurement.
  • To evaluate its application in horses at rest and during exercise.

Main Methods:

  • Impedance plethysmography was employed to observe lung volume.
  • Respiratory sounds were used to correlate impedance changes with breathing phases.
  • Horses were studied at rest and during exercise.

Main Results:

  • A significant relationship was found between lung volume change rate (flow rate) and impedance variations during breathing in resting horses.

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  • Impedance changes during exercise were successfully linked to inspiration and expiration.
  • Technical difficulties leading to artifacts were identified.

    • Conclusions:

    • Impedance plethysmography is a viable method for monitoring equine respiratory function.
    • The technique demonstrates a clear correlation with airflow and breathing phases in horses.
    • Further refinement may be needed to mitigate technical artifacts.