Exercise testing has a definite role in pediatrics today. Different methods are presented, and the value of maximal exercise with determination of oxygen uptake and blood lactate is stressed. In children with heart disease, exercise testing with precordial electrocardiogram can be of both diagnostic and prognostic value. The cardiovascular function at different intensities of exercise is evaluated, serious dysrhythmias may be revealed, hypertension judged and the effect of drug therapy can be checked by exercise testing. It is an important way in assessing the child's functional capacity after heart surgery in the decision whether she or he should take part in physical education and sports activities and in the choice of profession. It is also of great psychological value to the parents and the patient himself. In children with other chronic diseases, e.g., diabetes, obesity, asthma, neurocirculatory dysfunctions--physical training together with exercise testing is of importance for therapy and rehabilitation.
运动测试如今在儿科领域有着明确的作用。文中介绍了不同的方法，并强调了通过测定摄氧量和血乳酸进行最大运动测试的价值。对于患有心脏病的儿童，胸前心电图运动测试具有诊断和预后价值。通过运动测试可以评估不同运动强度下的心血管功能，发现严重心律失常，判断高血压情况，并检查药物治疗效果。在决定儿童心脏手术后是否应参加体育教育和体育活动以及职业选择时，运动测试是评估其功能能力的重要方式。它对家长和患者本人也具有重要的心理价值。对于患有其他慢性病的儿童，如糖尿病、肥胖症、哮喘、神经循环功能障碍，体育锻炼与运动测试对治疗和康复都很重要。
