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Redefining end of test (EOT) criteria for pulmonary function testing in children by DESMOND, K. J, ALLEN, P. D, DEMIZIO, D. L, KOVESI, T, COATES, A. L

“…In order for an individual FVC maneuver to be considered acceptable according to the 1994 American Thoracic Society (ATS) standards it must meet end of test…”
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Sources of error in flow-volume curves. Effect of expired volume measured at the mouth vs that measured in a body plethysmograph by Coates, A L, Desmond, K J, Demizio, D, Allen, P, Beaudry, P H

“…The popularity of the maximum expiratory flow-volume curve (FVC) is in part due to the effort independence of expiratory flow. Of interest are expiratory flow…”
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Trends in fatal crashes involving female drivers, 1975–1998 by Mayhew, Daniel R, Ferguson, Susan A, Desmond, Katharine J, Simpson, Herbert M

“…Since the mid-1980s there has been concern about the growing number of female drivers in the US involved in fatal motor vehicle crashes, and similar trends…”
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The simplified version of Boyle's Law leads to errors in the measurement of thoracic gas volume by Coates, A L, Desmond, K J, Demizio, D L

“…When using Boyle's Law for thoracic gas volume (Vtg) measurement, it is generally assumed that the alveolar pressure (Palv) does not differ from barometric…”
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Use of protective equipment by in-line skaters: an observational study by Beirness, D J, Foss, R D, Desmond, K J

“…Objective—To determine the extent of protective equipment use (that is, helmets, wrist guards, elbow pads, knee pads) in a representative sample of in-line…”
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Immediate and long-term effects of chest physiotherapy in patients with cystic fibrosis by Desmond, K J, Schwenk, W F, Thomas, E, Beaudry, P H, Coates, A L

“…Both the immediate and long-term effects of chest physical therapy administered by a parent were evaluated in eight children with cystic fibrosis. Spirometric…”
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Lung recoil and the determination of airflow limitation in cystic fibrosis and asthma by Zapletal, A, Desmond, K J, Demizio, D, Coates, A L

“…A reduction of lung recoil pressure could aggravate any airflow limitation that might be present in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) or asthma. In a group of…”
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The effects of nutritional status and hyperinflation on respiratory muscle strength in children and young adults by Lands, L, Desmond, K J, Demizio, D, Pavilanis, A, Coates, A L

“…Malnutrition and hyperinflation may both lead to respiratory muscle weakness. To assess separately the effects of chronic hyperinflation and malnutrition on…”
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The mechanical effects of expiratory airflow limitation on cardiac performance in cystic fibrosis by Hortop, J, Desmond, K J, Coates, A L

“…The influence of altered lung mechanics on cardiac performance in cystic fibrosis (CF) was examined in an analysis of cardiorespiratory performance during…”
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An alternate method for the determination of functional residual capacity in a plethysmograph by Desmond, K J, Demizio, D L, Allen, P D, Beaudry, P H, Coates, A L

“…The validity of measuring thoracic gas volume using a single inspiratory effort against an occlusion (Vtginsp) was determined in children and young adults (8…”
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Measuring the oxygen cost of breathing in normal adults and patients with cystic fibrosis by Katsardis, C V, Desmond, K J, Coates, A L

“…It has been suggested that the oxygen consumption of the respiratory muscles (VO2 resp) may play a role in limiting exercise performance in both healthy…”
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Effect of salbutamol on gas compression in cystic fibrosis and asthma by Desmond, K J, Demizio, D L, Allen, P D, MacDonald, N D, Coates, A L

“…In cystic fibrosis (CF), it has been suggested that increases in FEV1 postbronchodilator (BD) can be accompanied by paradoxical decreases in isovolume maximal…”
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Relationship between the partial pressure of arterial oxygen and airflow limitation in children with cystic fibrosis by Desmond, K. J, Coates, A. L, Beaudry, P. H

“…To assess whether it would be possible to avoid repeated arterial blood sampling in children with cystic fibrosis, the relation between the forced expiratory…”
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Use of protective equipment by in-line skaters: an observational study: Table 1 by Beirness, D J, Foss, R D, Desmond, K J

“…Objective —To determine the extent of protective equipment use (that is, helmets, wrist guards, elbow pads, knee pads) in a representative sample of in-line…”
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Ventilation, respiratory center output, and contribution of the rib cage and abdominal components to ventilation during CO2 rebreathing in children with cystic fibrosis by Coates, A L, Desmond, K J, Milic-Emili, J, Beaudry, P H

“…Although there has been extensive research into the control of breathing in adults with chronic obstructive lung diseases, there is little information in this…”
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Sources of variation in FEV1 by Coates, A L, Desmond, K J, Demizio, D, Allen, P D

“…The American Thoracic Society (ATS) recommendations to establish reproducibility of the forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) are that the value come…”
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Trapped gas and airflow limitation in children with cystic fibrosis and asthma by Desmond, K J, Coates, A L, Martin, J G, Beaudry, P H

“…Trapped gas (TG) has been shown to be present in cystic fibrosis (CF) and asthma, but its relationship with airflow limitation (AL) has not been explored. TG…”
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