Table 3

Relationships between breathing circuit resistance and lung function (pooled data)

Gradient (SE)3-150rp value
FVC−1.02 (0.24)−0.351<0.001
FEV1 −1.25 (0.29)−0.436<0.001
FEF25-75% −3.43 (0.92)−0.101NS
PEF−4.58 (0.48)−0.776<0.001
  • 3-150 Mean (SE) % change per cm H2O/l/s.