Can resting lung function predict the response of a person living with motor neuron disease to a hypoxic challenge test?
PlwMND with FVC >2.7L or SpO<sub>2</sub> >97% are unlikely to require oxygen or ventilatory supports for airline travel. A FVC below 2.7L will require a HCT to confidently determine HCT outcome, with testing still required for FVC <1L or baseline SpO<sub>2</sub> <92%, to provide evidence to the airlines for in-flight respiratory support.
Authors
- Talia Clohessy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-8638-8109)
- Warren R. Ruehland (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9626-7460)
- Nicole Sheers (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1847-4266)
- David J. Berlowitz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2543-8722)
- Danny J. Brazzale (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-5148-2969)
Institutions
- The University of Melbourne (AU)
- Institute for Breathing and Sleep (AU)
- Austin Health (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Degeneration
- Published
- 2024-11-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/21678421.2024.2423714
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.42