Plethysmography is a proven method to study pulmonary function in conscious, spontaneously breathing subjects. Given its ease of use, potential for high throughput and lack of anaesthesia requirements, plethysmography is an ideal screening tool for monitoring respiratory function over the progression of a disease.
Complementing plethysmograph studies with the flexiVent detailed respiratory mechanics provides a more complete and powerful model analysis on functional and structural changes within a phenotype.
This document highlights the advantages of both techniques in providing the most complete respiratory phenotype for your model.
