Accuracy of a portable system for DLCO measurement using ultrasonic flow and molar mass measurement

C. Buess (Zurich, Switzerland)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Assessment of respiratory pathophysiology
Session: Assessment of respiratory pathophysiology
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2473

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