Effect of intermittent inspiratory leaks on measurement of lung clearance index using nitrogen and sulfur hexafluoride

Carl Whitfield; Oliver Jensen; Alexander Horsley

doi:10.1183/23120541.00132-2018

Effect of intermittent inspiratory leaks on measurement of lung clearance index using nitrogen and sulfur hexafluoride

Carl Whitfield, Oliver Jensen, Alexander Horsley

Division of Immunology, Immunity to Infection and Respiratory Medicine

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Abstract

Even small air leaks can have a significant impact on LCI measured using Nitrogen. This is particularly the case for leaks that occur towards the end of washout. In contrast leaks generally have a much smaller impact on LCI measured by SF6.

Original language	English
Journal	European Respiratory Journal Open Research
Early online date	19 Oct 2018
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1183/23120541.00132-2018
Publication status	Published - 2018

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Effect of intermittent inspiratory leaks on measurement of lung clearance index using nitrogen and sulfur hexafluoride

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