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Diffusing capacity of the lungs for carbon monoxide (DLCO) is an important pulmonary function test for the diagnosis and management of obstructive, restrictive and pulmonary vascular disease. The 2017 European… Click to show full abstract
Diffusing capacity of the lungs for carbon monoxide (DLCO) is an important pulmonary function test for the diagnosis and management of obstructive, restrictive and pulmonary vascular disease. The 2017 European Respiratory Society (ERS)/American Thoracic Society (ATS) standards for single-breath carbon monoxide uptake in the lungs recommend that a weekly DLCO simulation test be performed with a calibrated 3-L syringe [1]. ERS/ATS DLCO standards recommend acceptability ranges for weekly DLCO simulation testing performed with a 3-L syringe. On some devices, the ERS/ATS limits may exceed or not fit a 3-sd range, in which case, simulation ranges based on 3 sd may be appropriate. https://bit.ly/3Z0YoZL
Journal Title: ERJ Open Research
Year Published: 2023
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