The Best Method for Accurately Measuring the Thoracic Gas Volume

question 89

Multiple Choice

The best method for accurately measuring the thoracic gas volume of a patient with emphysema is:

• A) helium dilution.
• B) nitrogen washout.
• C) pressure plethysmography.
• D) chemiluminescence monitoring.

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