Resumo (EN)
Objective – This study aims to evaluate volume and ventilatory capacity, as well as strength of respiratory muscles in a patient with chronic renal failure who perform the treatment with hemodialysis. Method – We conducted a prospective study of 25 male subjects, aged between 40 and 60 patients with chronic renal failure. Patient hemodialysis sessions performed three times per week. Volume, capacity and respiratory muscle strength were assessed before and after the completion of hemodialysis. Results – No statistically significant difference was observed for values of tidal volume before and after hemodialysis. The maximum inspiratory and expiratory pressures, and vital capacity were statistically lower after the completion of treatment. Conclusion – The performance of hemodialysis in patients with renal insufficiency significantly alter their lung function.