Fowler's method

proper noun

A method for measuring anatomic dead space by analysis of nitrogen concentration when the patient breathes out after having taken in the vital capacity of pure oxygen.

Meanings

proper noun
  1. A method for measuring anatomic dead space by analysis of nitrogen concentration when the patient breathes out after having taken in the vital capacity of pure oxygen.

    Synonyms: Fowler's technique

Synonyms & antonyms

proper nounA method for measuring anatomic dead space by analysis of nitrogen concentration when the patient breathes out after having taken in the vital capacity of pure oxygen.

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