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Multiple Inert Gas Elimination Technique

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This chapter summarizes the main theoretical and methodological principles of the multiple inert gas elimination technique, including the interpretation of results, its variability and limitations.

Supported by Grant CCA 8309185 from the US-Spain Joint Committee.

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Rodríguez-Roisin, R. (1991). Multiple Inert Gas Elimination Technique. In: Benito, S., Net, A. (eds) Pulmonary Function in Mechanically Ventilated Patients. Update in Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine, vol 13. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-84209-2_16

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