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Diffusion Capacity using CO

Diffusion Capacity using CO=VCOPACO
Flow
Partial Alveolar Pressure of CO

Diffusing capacity, of the lung (DL), is the measurement of the transfer of gas from the lungs to the red blood cells.

Variables:

  • VCO = Flow
  • PACO = "Partial Alveolar Pressure of CO"