Baseline demographics and exercise parameters carbon dioxide retainers (CO2R) versus non-retainers (CO2NR)
| CO2R (n = 15) | CO2NR (n = 43) | |
|---|---|---|
| PS, pancreatic sufficiency; PI, pancreatic insufficiency; FEV1, forced expiratory volume in 1 second; RQ, respiratory quotient. | ||
| Age (years) | 13.9 (1.7) | 13.6 (1.8) |
| Male:female ratio | 6:9 | 16:27 |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 21.2 (0.7) | 21.9 (0.8) |
| PS:PI ratio | 0:15 | 1:42 |
| Baseline peak V˙O2 (ml/kg/min) | 36.8 (3.1) | 37.3 (3.4) |
| Baseline FEV1 (% predicted) | 62 (4) | 65 (4) |
| RQ (at peak exercise) | 1.17 (0.1) | 1.15 (0.1) |
| % increase in tidal volume | 45.7 (2.2) | 95.4 (2.8) |