Interpretation of FRC in infants with CLD demands appropriate adjustment for body size

G. Hülskamp, J. Stocks, K. Costeloe, J. Hawdon, S. Lum, A. F. Hoo, H. Ljungberg, J. J. Pillow (London, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Advances in paediatric respiratory physiology
Session: Advances in paediatric respiratory physiology
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 2467
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases

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