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Effect of albumin on alveolar mechanics. (A) Effect on liquid-filling induced decrease in alveolar cross-sectional area. Data comprise ratios of area values in edematous state after liquid-filling (Aedem,E) to those in control state before liquid-filling (Aedem,C). (B) Liquid-filling induced changes in compliance (ΔC(%)) of alveolus that became edematous. Albumin solution: n = 11 alveoli from nine lungs. Dextran solution: n = 9 alveoli from eight lungs.
