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  • Title: [Effects of incomplete inspiration and previous pulmonary volume history on the nitrogen test].
    Author: Pham QT, Teculescu D, Dao PL, Marchand M.
    Journal: Rev Mal Respir; 1985; 2(4):223-9. PubMed ID: 4089298.
    Abstract:
    The effect of incomplete inspiration and of preceding lung volume history on the different parameters of the expired nitrogen curve after inhaling pure oxygen were studied in 12 healthy non-smokers, aged 21 to 35. The equipment used was attached to a mini-computer enabling the regulation of the measurements and the performance of the tests with immediate calculations on the different indices derived from the curve (VC, RV, TLC, delta N2, CV-closing volume, CV/VC). With each subject three measurements were made: measurements in the normal way (N) after incomplete inspiration (I) and finally after 5 forced inspirations and expirations (previous history - P). The procedure (I) gave values of VC and TLC which were lower than those observed with the other methods and the slope of delta N2 and the CV/VC were higher. After the previous lung volume history (P) VC and TLC were significantly higher, the CV/VC ratio was lower (due to the increase of CV). The measurement technique was not influenced either within sessions or between sessions a week apart.
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