The Global Lung Function Initiative 2012 Equations Are as Well-Suited as Local Population Derived Equations to a Sample of Healthy Professional Firefighters.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

We aimed to assess the validity of using the Global Lung Function Initiative's (GLI) 2012 equations to interpret lung function data in a healthy workforce of South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service (SAMFS) personnel.

Methods

Spirometry data from 212 healthy, nonsmoking SAMFS firefighters were collected and predicted normal values were calculated using both the GLI and local population derived (Gore) equations for forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV₁), forced vital capacity (FVC), and FEV₁/FVC. Two-tailed paired sample Student's t-tests, Bland-Altman assessments of agreement, and z-scores were used to compare the two prediction methods.

Results

The equations showed good agreement for mean predicted

SUBMITTER: Slattery F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5463135 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature