Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8657774 | Chest | 2018 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
FVC differs significantly when standardizing to measured weight vs predicted weight. Obese children have lung volumes reflecting their predicted body weight from height. Children with low or normal BMI have lung volumes reflecting measured body weight. These findings suggest that targeting tidal volume by using the lower of measured and predicted body weights would be the most lung-protective strategy.
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Authors
Gina J. MD, Christopher J.L. MD, Robinder G. MD, Suzy L. PhD, Allan L. MD, Patrick A. MD,