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Estimation of the FEV.

P D Oldham, T J Cole

    Thorax
    |September 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary

    A new method for measuring forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) involves averaging the three highest results from five attempts. This approach is more effective than the current standard for assessing lung function in various populations.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pulmonary Medicine
    • Respiratory Physiology
    • Occupational Health

    Background:

    • The Medical Research Council (MRC) recommends averaging the last three of five forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) attempts.
    • Alternative methods include using the highest FEV1 from the last three or fewer attempts.
    • Accurate FEV1 measurement is crucial for diagnosing and monitoring respiratory conditions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare the effectiveness of nine different indices for estimating FEV1 from five attempts.
    • To identify the optimal index for FEV1 measurement in both healthy individuals and those with occupational lung disease.

    Main Methods:

    • Two studies were conducted: one with 40 healthy subjects and another with 335 men exposed to industrial dust.
    • Nine distinct FEV1 indices were derived from five forced expiratory maneuvers.
    • Indices were compared based on their ability to reflect lung function changes.

    Main Results:

    • Consistent, albeit small, differences were observed between the various FEV1 indices.
    • The mean of the three highest FEV1 results from five attempts emerged as the best overall index in both studies.
    • This optimal index provided FEV1 values comparable to the MRC-recommended method.

    Conclusions:

    • Averaging the three highest FEV1 results from five attempts is a superior method for estimating lung function.
    • Excluding the two lowest FEV1 results is a rational and effective procedure.
    • This improved index should be formally recognized for its accuracy and reliability.

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