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. 2021 Nov 15;8(1):e001121. doi: 10.1136/bmjresp-2021-001121

Table 7.

Calibration and verification methods and frequencies for various volume and flow sensors

Volume (L) and flow (L/s)
Method/sensor Verification/calibration Frequency
Pneumotachograph Manual
Validated 3 L syringe (±3%) using low, mid and high flows34
Automatic (equipment)
Low and high flows (±3%)
Before each test
Pitot tube
Turbine
Hot-wire anemometers