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Application Overview
Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT)
This analyzer monitors a respiratory flow signal and any airway pressure signal during a succession of forced
pulmonary tests from an anesthetized test subject. These tests offer a unique and comprehensive look at the
function of the lung.
PFT is an acronym for Pulmonary Function Testing. This system is also known as Pulmonary Maneuvers. The PFT
system automates a series of tests on an animal which simulate clinical pulmonary testing routinely performed on
humans.
There are 3 tests that the PFT system can perform: FRC, PV, and FV. In addition, the system allows the researcher
to acquire baseline resistance and compliance data.
This picture below illustrates all the lung volumes.
Lung Volumes
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