Determination of functional residual capacity and moment ratio from multiple breath inert gas wash-ins

N. Bell, A. Horsley, K. Macleod, S. Cunningham, A. Greening, A. Innes (Edinburgh, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Lung function in respiratory disease
Session: Lung function in respiratory disease
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 928
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases, Respiratory critical care

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