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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Main Authors: R. Hashemi, S.M. Homayouni, A.A. Mehrabian, H. Zojaji
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Iran University of Medical Sciences 2005-05-01
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