Impact of leaks in sulfur hexafluoride and nitrogen multiple-breath washout systems

Jørgen G. Nielsen

Source: ERJ Open Res, 4 (4) 00119-2018; 10.1183/23120541.00119-2018
Journal Issue: October
Disease area: Airway diseases

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