Interpretation of passive respiratory mechanics in infants: Should we normalise by body weight?

T. T. D. Nguyen, A. F. Hoo, S. Lum, A. Wade, J. Stocks (London, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Advances in lung function testing from infancy to adulthood
Session: Advances in lung function testing from infancy to adulthood
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 2013
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases

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