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Computer studies of respiration—I: Calibration and investigation of the tidal volume-dead space relationship

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An approach to respiratory studies is described which utilizes modern data-processing (computing) equipment. The calibration of the rather complex system is described. The abilities of the device are demonstrated in an investigation of the tidal volume-dead space relationship. Advantages of this approach are discussed.

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Ce travail décrit une méthode employant un équipement moderne de traitement d'information par ordinateur dans l'étude de la respiration. La calibration de ce système assez complexe est décrite. Les possibilités offertes par un tel équipement sont décrites dans une étude de la relation du volume respiratoire à l'espace d'air mort. Les avantages de cette méthode sont mises en relief.

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Ein Verfahren der Untersuchung respiratorischer Vorgänge mit Hilfe moderner datenverarbeitender Anlagen wird beschrieben. Die Eichung des verhältnismässig komplexen Systems wird erörtert. Die Leistungsfähigkeit der Anlage wird in einer Untersuchung der Volumen-Totraumbeziehung des Atemvorgangs demonstriert. Die Vorteile dieses Verfahrens werden diskutiert.

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  1. Rand Corporation, Santa Monica, California, USA

    T. W. Murphy

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These studies were performed with the assistance of USPHS, Grants No. HE08186-03 and No. GH-09608-03 and also a USPHS Special Fellowship No. 6F3-HE-20-768-01.

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Murphy, T.W. Computer studies of respiration—I: Calibration and investigation of the tidal volume-dead space relationship. Med. & biol. Engng. 4, 59–64 (1966). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02474786

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