Should diffusing capacity quality control be treated like other laboratory devices?

Jeffrey M. Haynes, Gregg L. Ruppel, David A. Kaminsky

Source: Eur Respir J, 58 (6) 2102642; 10.1183/13993003.02642-2021
Journal Issue: December

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