The noise of an ultrasound flowmeter does not affect tidal volume and FRC measurements in infants

J. Wauer, M. Henschen, E. Staikou, M. Albiez, H. Proquitté, R. R. Wauer, G. Schmalisch (Berlin, Freiburg, Germany)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Paediatric respiratory physiology - methods and clinical application
Session: Paediatric respiratory physiology - methods and clinical application
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 859
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases

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