Multiple breath washout (MBW) using an ultrasonic flow sensor (USFS) – hygienic aspects

S. Fuchs, M. Waltner-Romen, M. Gappa, H. Ellemunter (Hannover, Germany; Innsbruck, Austria)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Cystic fibrosis: a disease with many aspects
Session: Cystic fibrosis: a disease with many aspects
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1256
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases, Respiratory infections

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