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This research aims to compare the accuracy of body plethysmographic measurements of airway resistance and thoracic gas volume obtained by computers versus technicians.

April 12, 2026Respiratory Care

Computer Analysis versus Technician Analysis of Body Plethysmographic Analog Recordings of Airway Resistance and Thoracic Gas Volume

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LSLarry R. SauderUniversity of Maryland, Baltimore

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Comparative analysis of computer and technician methods shows varying consistency in measurements of airway resistance and thoracic gas volume.

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This research aims to compare the accuracy of body plethysmographic measurements of airway resistance and thoracic gas volume obtained by computers versus technicians.
Conducted analysis of plethysmographic analog recordings for airway resistance and thoracic gas volume.
Used a minicomputer system and four technicians for measurement comparison.
Evaluated consistency of measurements from technicians relative to the computer as a standard of comparison.
The experienced technician showed the highest consistency in measurements.
Only the experienced technician's readings were not significantly different from the computer's results.
Computer analysis provided more accurate readings than those from less experienced technicians.

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Larry R. Sauder (1982) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69db375f4fe01fead37c54fc https://doi.org/10.1177/194336548202700108

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Comparative analysis of computer and technician methods shows varying consistency in measurements of airway resistance and thoracic gas volume.

Computer Analysis versus Technician Analysis of Body Plethysmographic Analog Recordings of Airway Resistance and Thoracic Gas Volume

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Computer Analysis versus Technician Analysis of Body Plethysmographic Analog Recordings of Airway Resistance and Thoracic Gas Volume

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