Multiple breath washout (MBW) for assessment of functional residual capacity (FRC) using an ultrasonic flowmeter - a pilot study

S. Fuchs, S. Gerlach, M. Gappa (Hannover, Germany)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Advances in paediatric respiratory physiology
Session: Advances in paediatric respiratory physiology
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 2470
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases

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