TLCO and KCO
The Tlco a sensitive (but specific) indicator of integrity of alveolar capillary membrane & gas exchange function of lung.
Kco corrects any reduction in lung volume.
Tlco>> reduced in restrictive defects but elevated Kco in keeping extrapulmonary restriction, such as (extensive) pleural thickening
You know how to calculate KCO :-)
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