Pneumokymographic Test

A pneumokymographic test is a research method that allows you to obtain x-ray images of the chest organs during various phases of breathing.

The essence of the method is as follows. The patient inhales a mixture of air with xenon or other inert gas, which is a radiopaque substance. Then a series of x-rays are taken at different phases of breathing - inhalation, breath-holding and exhalation. The resulting images clearly show the contours and changes in the shape of the chest organs over time.

This method allows you to diagnose various diseases of the respiratory system - emphysema, pneumothorax, tumors, etc. Pneumokymography is harmless and can be used to examine both adults and children. It complements the data obtained from conventional radiography.

Thus, the pneumokymographic test is an important method for visualizing dynamic changes in the lungs and chest organs, helping in the diagnosis of diseases of the respiratory system.

Pneumokinemography is a method for studying respiratory function by recording movements of the chest walls and diaphragm. Designed to detect respiratory rhythm disturbances and diffuse distension of the lungs as a result of various respiratory diseases, as well as some heart problems. Pneumocinematography is used for various lung diseases, for example, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, at a late stage of which progressive respiratory failure becomes the most severe complication. This examination must be performed before conducting therapeutic breathing exercises. The study is carried out using a portable device - a pneumokinograph, which is a soft vest with many sensors braided with wires leading to a small remote control with a screen. Research methodology. The patient lies on his back, arms lie along the body, legs bent at the knees. The chest and stomach are relaxed. The sensor is located on the patient's chest in the second intercostal space. As the patient inhales, sensors detect vibrations in the chest and the up and down movement of the diaphragm in relation to breathing. These movements are recorded by the sensor. The results of the analysis using the pneumokinemotography method, firstly, help determine the time of filling and emptying of the lungs, the speed of air flow during inhalation and exhalation,