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So you want to be a pulmonary mechanic: a clinical guide
1Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA. warner.david@mayo.edu
Journal of Clinical Monitoring and Computing
|February 13, 2003
Abstract:
This review provides a practical clinical guide to the measurement of pulmonary mechanics. Although these measurements are now commonly available in a variety of clinical settings, there is considerable confusion regarding their interpretation and significance. A basic understanding of the principles involved will help prevent the misuse of this important information.