Elimination of 5µ Particles from the Human Lung

An apparatus is described which will provide a continuous and regular aerosol of 5µ particles of polystyrene labelled with chromium-51. The elimination of the radioactively labelled particles from the lungs after a single inhalation by human beings is followed by external gamma-ray measurements.

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Published in:Nature (London) 1967-07, Vol.215 (5096), p.30-33
Main Authors: BOOKER, D. V, CHAMBERLAIN, A. C, RUNDO, J, MUIR, D. C. F, THOMSON, M. L
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Language:English
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Summary:An apparatus is described which will provide a continuous and regular aerosol of 5µ particles of polystyrene labelled with chromium-51. The elimination of the radioactively labelled particles from the lungs after a single inhalation by human beings is followed by external gamma-ray measurements.
ISSN:0028-0836
1476-4687
DOI:10.1038/215030a0