Effect of intermittent inspiratory leaks on measurement of lung clearance index using nitrogen and sulfur hexafluoride

Florian Singer, Kathryn Ramsey, Philipp Latzin

Source: ERJ Open Res, 4 (4) 00140-2018; 10.1183/23120541.00140-2018
Journal Issue: October

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