An Occupational-Specific O2max Protocol for Structural Firefighters.
J Occup Environ Med
; 61(5): 405-409, 2019 05.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
The aim of this study was to validate a (Equation is included in full-text article.)O2max protocol designed specifically for the occupational demands of firefighters by incorporating the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).METHODS:
Career firefighters completed a stage-graded exercise test (GXT) with submaximal square-wave verification bout while wearing PPE (pants and boots) to determine (Equation is included in full-text article.)O2max. Using the self-reported Physical Activity-Rating (PA-R) scale and an estimated nonexercise regression equation of (Equation is included in full-text article.)O2max for comparison to measured.RESULTS:
Twenty-eight male, career firefighters performed the GXT and square-wave bout. (Equation is included in full-text article.)O2 values (meanâ±âSD) from the GXT and the square-wave verification bout were 41.04â±â6.98 and 39.74â±â6.42âmL/kg/min, respectively (ICCâ=â0.98, typical errorâ=â0.96âmL/kg/min, CVâ=â2.4%).CONCLUSION:
Our data suggest an incremental treadmill protocol that incorporates PPE and square-wave verification as an occupational-specific tool to measure cardiovascular fitness in firefighters.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Consumo de Oxigênio
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Aptidão Física
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Bombeiros
Limite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Occup Environ Med
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA OCUPACIONAL
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SAUDE AMBIENTAL
Ano de publicação:
2019
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de publicação:
EEUU
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ESTADOS UNIDOS
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ESTADOS UNIDOS DA AMERICA
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EUA
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UNITED STATES
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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US
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USA