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Single-breath carbon monoxide diffusing capacity.

R O Crapo·R L Jensen·J S Wanger
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Abstract

Measurement of DL(CO) remains a clinically useful way to assess transfer of gases across the lung. It is important, however, to be vigilant in controlling the sources of variation and to be aware of those that remain when interpreting the measured values.

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R O Crapo, R L Jensen, J S Wanger. 2001. Single-breath carbon monoxide diffusing capacity.. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0272-5231(05)70057-5

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