Basic principles of lung mechanics

O. Pedersen (Aarhus, Denmark)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - PG5 - Respiratory physiology: interpreting lung function in health and disease
Session: PG5 - Respiratory physiology: interpreting lung function in health and disease
Session type: Postgraduate Course
Number: 6
Disease area: Airway diseases, Respiratory critical care

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