A Valsalva Maneuver During the DLCOsb

question 27

Multiple Choice

A Valsalva maneuver during the DLCOsb:

• A) Is required to properly perform the breath hold
• B) May cause the D_L/V_A to appear artificially elevated
• C) May cause the DLCOsb to appear artificially reduced
• D) Helps keep breath-hold time between 8 and 12 seconds

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