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[Effect of a filter system on measurement data and bacterial contamination in lung function studies]
R Strauss1, F Wasser, R L Mueller
1Medizinische Klinik I mit Poliklinik, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg.
Pneumologie (Stuttgart, Germany)
|November 1, 1993
Summary
Bacterial filters in lung function tests significantly reduce germ contamination by 99.7% without affecting airway resistance or lung function measurements. This filter use is crucial for immunocompromised patients, minimizing cross-contamination risk.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonary Medicine
- Infectious Disease Control