A gamma ray densitometer for the investigation of pulmonary function.
The design, construction and performance of a gamma ray densitometer are described. The instrument, which is used in the investigation of regional pulmonary function, has both digital and analogue outputs.
D002588:Cesium Radioisotopes; D003201:Computers; D003720:Densitometry / Q000295:instrumentation*; D005720:Gamma Rays; D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung / Q000503:physiopathology; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D014692:Ventilation-Perfusion Ratio
D002588:Cesium Radioisotopes