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Characterization of the Isolated, Ventilated, and Instrumented Mouse Lung Perfused with Pulsatile Flow
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Characterization of the Isolated, Ventilated, and Instrumented Mouse Lung Perfused with Pulsatile Flow

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Flow resistance of expiratory positive-pressure valve systems

M J Banner, S Lampotang, P G Boysen

    Chest
    |August 1, 1986
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