Calculation Of Residual Volume By Spirometric Data
Background: The current practice to measure RV is either by BPG or helium dilution methods which may not be available in all clinics due to their cost. Methods: This paper outlines a method for both direct and indirect calculation of RV via PFT with acceptable sensitivity (81 %, 60% ), specificity (...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Iran University of Medical Sciences
2005-05-01
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Series: | Medical Journal of The Islamic Republic of Iran |
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Online Access: | http://mjiri.tums.ac.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-1-260&slc_lang=en&sid=1 |