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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
4
pubmed:dateCreated
1983-10-28
pubmed:abstractText
Partial expiratory flow-volume maneuvers have been performed on nine occasions on six infants with a variety of pulmonary problems using a new technique for thoracic compression. The infants were placed within an inflatable bag that was, itself, within a canvas bag. By sudden controlled inflation of the inner bag at end inspiration, partial expiratory flow-volume curves were generated and recorded by means of a face mask and pneumotachograph. By comparing these flow results with those airway resistance and lung volume measurements obtained from the infants in whole body plethysmography and by noting the effect of inhaling a helium/oxygen gas mixture, it was possible to partition the airway obstruction between large and small airways. The presence of small airway obstruction was noted in the absence of changes in airway resistance or lung volume in several instances. A complete evaluation of airway function should include this test of forced expiration for greater understanding and treatment of lung disease in infancy.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
AIM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Oct
pubmed:issn
0031-4005
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
72
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
517-22
pubmed:dateRevised
2006-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1983
pubmed:articleTitle
Flow-volume curves in infants with lung disease.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S., Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't