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Basics of Respiratory Mechanics and Artificial Ventilation

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Editors:
  1. J. Milic-Emili

    1. Meakins-Christie Laboratories, McGill University, Montreal, Canada

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  2. U. Lucangelo

    1. Department of Anaesthesia, Intensive Care and Pain Therapy, University of Trieste, Cattinara Hospital, Italy

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  3. A. Pesenti

    1. Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, New S. Gerardo Hospital, Monza, Italy

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  4. W. A. Zin

    1. Department of Biophysic “Carlos Chagas Filho” Laboratory of Respiratory Physiology, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Part of the book series: Topics in Anaesthesia and Critical Care (TIACC)

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Table of contents (22 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-XI
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  2. Basics of Respiratory Mechanics

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Principles of measurement of respiratory mechanics

      • W. A. Zin
      Pages 3-8

    3. Statics of the respiratory system

      • E. D’Angelo
      Pages 9-19

    4. Respiratory mechanics during general anaesthesia in healthy subjects

      • P. Pelosi, M. Resta, L. Brazzi
      Pages 21-35

    5. Resistance measurements. Forced oscillations and plethysmography

      • R. Peslin
      Pages 37-57

    6. Oscillatory mechanics: principles and clinical applications

      • U. Lucangelo
      Pages 59-80

    7. Resistance measurement in ventilator-dependent patients

      • A. Rossi
      Pages 81-85

    8. Mechanical models of the respiratory system: linear models

      • W. A. Zin, R. F. M. Gomes
      Pages 87-94

    9. Mechanical models of the respiratory system: non-linear and inhomogeneous models

      • Z. Hantos
      Pages 95-107

    10. Mechanical implications of viscoelasticity

      • J. Milic-Emili, E. D’Angelo
      Pages 109-118

    11. Alveolar micromechanics

      • P. V. Romero
      Pages 119-131

    12. Partitioning of lung responses into airway and tissue components

      • M. S. Ludwig
      Pages 133-142

  3. The Work of the Respiratory System

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 143-143
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    2. How the diaphragm works in normal subjects

      • N. B. Pride
      Pages 145-152

    3. How the diaphragm works in respiratory disease

      • N. B. Pride
      Pages 153-159

    4. Evaluation of the inspiratory muscle mechanical activity during Pressure Support Ventilation

      • M. C. Olivei, C. Galbusera, M. Zanierato, G. Iotti
      Pages 161-164

    5. Work of breathing

      • J. Milic-Emili, E. Rocca, E. D’Angelo
      Pages 165-175

  4. Artificial Ventilation — Principles, Techniques, Clinical Applications

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 177-177
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    2. Respiratory mechanics in ARDS

      • P. Pelosi, M. Resta, L. Gattinoni
      Pages 179-189
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About this book

Management of the intensive care patient afflicted by respiratory insufficiency requires knowledge of the pathophysiological basis for altered functions. The etiology and therapy of pulmonary diseases, such as acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are highly complex. While physiologists and pathophysiologists work prevalently with theoretical modes, clinicians employ sophisticated ventilation support technologies in the attempt to understand the pathophysiological mechanisms of the pulmonary diseases which can present with varying grades of severity. Despite the availability of advanced technologies it is common to personalize the treatment protocol according to the patient's physiologic structure.Given the complexity and difficulties of treating respiratory disease, a strong collaboration between clinicians and physiologists is of fundamtental importance.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Meakins-Christie Laboratories, McGill University, Montreal, Canada

    J. Milic-Emili

  • Department of Anaesthesia, Intensive Care and Pain Therapy, University of Trieste, Cattinara Hospital, Italy

    U. Lucangelo

  • Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, New S. Gerardo Hospital, Monza, Italy

    A. Pesenti

  • Department of Biophysic “Carlos Chagas Filho” Laboratory of Respiratory Physiology, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    W. A. Zin

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Basics of Respiratory Mechanics and Artificial Ventilation

  • Editors: J. Milic-Emili, U. Lucangelo, A. Pesenti, W. A. Zin

  • Series Title: Topics in Anaesthesia and Critical Care

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-2273-7

  • Publisher: Springer Milano

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag Italia 1999

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-88-470-0046-9Published: 01 February 1999

  • eBook ISBN: 978-88-470-2273-7Published: 06 December 2012

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XI, 254

  • Number of Illustrations: 55 b/w illustrations

  • Topics: Internal Medicine, Pneumology/Respiratory System

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