How much time is necessary to assess maximal inspiratory pressure by unidirectional expiratory valve method in subjects without artificial airway?

S. Grams, K. Kimoto, E. Azevedo, C. Brito, W. Yamaguti (São Paulo, Brazil)

Source: International Congress 2014 – Assessment and techniques of physiotherapy: from healthy subjects to critical patients
Session: Assessment and techniques of physiotherapy: from healthy subjects to critical patients
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 4302
Disease area: Airway diseases, Respiratory critical care

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