Maximum insufflation capacity

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Figure 2 Lung volume recruitment. Flow volume loops. The MIC is maintained (higher expired flow) in a patient with ALS over a period of one year despite complete loss of measurable, spontaneous (lower flow) respiratory muscle function. Abbreviations MIC, maximum insufflation capacity ALS, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

Figure 2 PCF measured from the maximally air stacked volume (MIC) in supine position in a neuromuscular patient. Abbreviations. PCF, peak cough flow MIC, maximum insufflation capacity.

Kang SW, Bach JR. Maximum insufflation capacity vital capacity and cough flows in neuromuscular disease. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 2000 79(3) 222-227. 

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