Leaks during multiple-breath washout: characterisation and influence on outcomes

Nitrogen multiple-breath washout (N2MBW) is increasingly used in patients with cystic fibrosis. The current European Respiratory Society/American Thoracic Society consensus statement for MBW recommends the rejection of measurements with leaks. However, it is unclear whether this is necessary for all...

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Main Authors: Nina Lenherr, Kathryn A. Ramsey, Kerstin Jost, Linn Hornwall, Florian Singer, Sophie Yammine, Philipp Latzin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: European Respiratory Society 2018-02-01
Series:ERJ Open Research
Online Access:http://openres.ersjournals.com/content/4/1/00012-2017.full