Whole Body Plethysmography: Practical Considerations - 15/06/16
Doi : 10.1016/j.prrv.2015.11.008
Zofia Zysman-Colman 1, Larry C. Lands 1, 2, ⁎ 
1 Paediatric Pulmonology Dept, MUHC, 1001 Decarie, Montreal, QC H4A 3J1
2 Meakins Christie Laboratory, MUCH Research Institute, Center for Translational Biology, Block E, 1001 Decarie, Montreal, QC H4A 3J1
⁎Corresponding author. Paediatric Pulmonology Dept, MUHC, 1001 Decarie, Montreal, QC, Canada H4A 3J1. Tel.: +514 934 1934x24444; fax: +514 412 4364.
Summary |
Pediatric pulmonary plethysmography is an important tool used in the diagnosis of lung diseases. Understanding the physiology underlying the functioning of the test can aid the health care provider in its interpretation. The following article reviews the basic science behind whole body plethysmography, and provides an overview of the types of plethysmographs available. Finally, the limitations of the available normative values are discussed.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Pulmonary function testing, Plethysmography, Lung volumes
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© 2016
Publié par Elsevier Masson SAS.
Vol 19
P. 39-41 - juin 2016 Retour au numéro
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