Effects of Changes in Lung Volume on Oscillatory Flow Rate During High-Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation

Scott J. Butcher,Michal P Pasiorowski,Richard L. Jones

Effects of Changes in Lung Volume on Oscillatory Flow Rate During High-Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation

2007

Scott J. Butcher
Michal P Pasiorowski
Richard L. Jones

BACKGROUND: The effectiveness of high-frequency chest wall oscillation (HFCWO) in mucolysis and mucous clearance is thought to be dependant on oscillatory flow rate (Fosc). Therefore, increasing Fosc during HFCWO may have a clinical benefit.

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Continuous positive airway pressure
Cystic fibrosis
Volumetric flow rate
Intensive care medicine
Chest wall oscillation
Internal medicine
High-Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation
Lung volumes
Lung volume measurement
Plethysmograph
Cardiology
Medicine
oscillatory flow

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