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Single breath N2 washout experiment, demonstrating the fractionation of the expirate into dead space and alveolar portions. Upper panel shows flow and N2 concentration following an O2 inspiration. Lower panel shows three phases of the washout, and the fractionation of ventilation into dead space and alveolar volumes. From Fowler, 1948.
