Canadian respiratory journal : journal of the Canadian Thoracic Society
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The relationship between thermodilution and indirect Fick cardiac output determination methods has not been well described. ⋯ Significant discrepancy exists between thermodilution and indirect Fick methods. This discrepancy potentially impacts pulmonary arterial hypertension prognostication and diagnosis, and is independent of TRJ.
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Clinical Trial
Oscillometric and spirometric bronchodilator response in preschool children with and without asthma.
Bronchodilator responses (BDR) are routinely used in the diagnosis and management of asthma; however, their acceptability and repeatability have not been evaluated using quality control criteria for preschool children. ⋯ The accuracy of asthma diagnosis in preschool children may be increased by combining spirometry with IOS when measuring BDR.