Multiple Inert Gas Elimination Technique

Multiple inert gas elimination technique is a technique used mainly in pneumology, that involves measuring mixed venous, arterial, and mixed expired concentrations of six infused inert gases, shows a shunt, dead space, and the general ventilation versus blood flow (Va/Q).

It is a good technique for establishing emphysema or chronic bronchitis.

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