Reproducibility of the standard ten seconds of apnoea carbon monoxide single breath diffusing capacity (DLCOsb) manoeuvre

F. Di Pede, S. Santerini, A. Celi, A. Scognamiglio, F. Pistelli, L. Carrozzi, P. L. Paggiaro, C. Giuntini (Pisa, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - Standardization of tests and equipment evaluation: from spirometry on wards
Session: Standardization of tests and equipment evaluation: from spirometry on wards
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1170

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