Feasibility and reliability of ulna length measurements in calculating predicted lung function values in children

E. C. Ruberg, A. F. Brouwer, I. Steenbruggen, R. J. Roorda, P. L. Brand (Zwolle, Netherlands)

Source: Annual Congress 2005 - Assessing respiratory function: QA and specific applications
Session: Assessing respiratory function: QA and specific applications
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1165
Disease area: Airway diseases, Paediatric lung diseases

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