Spirometric and flow-volume curve analysis in rats, and optimal parameters for estimating obstructive impairment
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We obtained flow-volume (F-V) curves in anesthetized rats by applying positive pressure on the body surface. To obtain the best curve, tracheal intubation with either a 12 or 13 gauge catheter and a surface pressure greater than 56 cmH(2)O was necessary. Peak ... ...