Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Steve Biko Academic Hospital and University of Pretoria, South Africa.
S Afr Med J. 2013 Oct 11;103(12 Suppl 2):1036-41. doi: 10.7196/samj.7239.
Spirometry forms an important component in the diagnosis and management of pulmonary diseases in children. In the paediatric setting, there are different challenges in terms of performance and interpretation of good quality and reliable tests. An awareness of the physiological and developmental aspects that exist in children is necessary to improve the quality and reliability of spirometry. We reviewed the recommendations on the technical aspects of performing spirometry in children, from the available guidelines and clinical trials. The focus was on the indications, methods and the interpretation of lung function tests in children <12 years of age. Reliable lung function testing can be performed in children, but an awareness of the limitations, the use of incentives and a dedicated lung function technologist are necessary.
肺量计检查在儿童肺部疾病的诊断和管理中是一个重要组成部分。在儿科中，在进行高质量和可靠测试的表现和解释方面存在不同的挑战。了解儿童的生理和发育方面的知识对于提高肺量计检查的质量和可靠性是必要的。我们回顾了现有的指南和临床试验中关于儿童肺量计检查技术方面的建议。重点是 12 岁以下儿童的肺功能测试的适应证、方法和解释。虽然可以在儿童中进行可靠的肺功能测试，但是需要了解其局限性、使用激励措施和专门的肺功能技师。
