Nitrogen washout (or Fowler's method) is a test for measuring anatomic dead space in the lung during a respiratory cycle, as well as some parameters related to the closure of airways. == Procedure == A nitrogen washout can be performed with a single nitrogen breath, or multiple ones.
Nitrogen washout (or Fowler's method) is a test for measuring anatomic dead space in the lung during a respiratory cycle, as well as some parameters related to the closure of airways. == Procedure == A nitrogen washout can be performed with a single nitrogen breath, or multiple ones.
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