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Pediatric Pulmonology Glossary
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Lung Clearance Index LCI
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A measure of ventilation inhomogeneity derived from multiple-breath washout testing, reflecting how efficiently a gas (typically nitrogen or sulfur hexafluoride) is cleared from the lungs.
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BiPAP
Intermediate
Technical
IVT
Bi-level positive airway pressure ventilation providing different pressure levels during inspiration and expiration for...
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CPAP
Intermediate
Technical
IVT
Continuous positive airway pressure ventilation used to support spontaneous breathing in infants with respiratory distre...
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