Effect of bacterial filters on spirometry measurements.
Lung function measurements with and without a disposable bacterial filter were compared in 60 children. Although statistically significant, the reduction of lung function measurements caused by using bacterial filters was small and clinically irrelevant (2-4% of predicted for forced expiratory volume in one second and vital capacity).
Kamps
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Department of Paediatrics, Isala Klinieken, PO Box 10500, 8000 GM Zwolle, Netherlands.
Vermeer
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Roorda
R J
RJ
Brand
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PL
D000293:Adolescent; D001249:Asthma / Q000503:physiopathology*; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002648:Child; D004209:Disposable Equipment; D004866:Equipment Contamination; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008851:Micropore Filters; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D013147:Spirometry / Q000295:instrumentation*