Effect of bacterial filters on spirometry measurements

Authors
Kamps, AWA Vermeer, K Roorda, RJ Brand, PLP
Citation
Awa. Kamps et al., Effect of bacterial filters on spirometry measurements, ARCH DIS CH, 85(4), 2001, pp. 346-347
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Pediatrics,"Medical Research General Topics
Journal title
ARCHIVES OF DISEASE IN CHILDHOOD
ISSN journal
00039888 → ACNP
Volume
85
Issue
4
Year of publication
2001
Pages
346 - 347
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-9888(200110)85:4<346:EOBFOS>2.0.ZU;2-C
Abstract
Lung function measurements with and without a disposable bacterial filter w ere compared in 60 children. Although statistically significant, the reduct ion of lung function measurements caused by using bacterial filters was sma ll and clinically irrelevant (2-4% of predicted for forced expiratory volum e in one second and vital capacity).