ARP Atlases. 2007;1:17-47. The total number of leukocytes recovered by lavage is determined by examination of a sample of the pooled fluid with a hemocytometer. The cell counts are most accurate ...
The changes in oxygenation and lung compliance of lavage-20 and lavage-30 groups were significantly better than control and lavage-10 groups (p < 0.05), but there was no significant difference ...
A variety of pathologic specimens may be obtained from the lung to evaluate non-neoplastic disorders ( Table 2-2). By bronchoscopy one may obtain transbronchial or endobronchial biopsies.