title: Physiologic consequences of mechanical ventilation.
abstract: Mechanical ventilatory support with a variety of devices and techniques has saved many lives; however, it remains the responsibility of those charged with the care of patients suffering from respiratory failure to be thoroughly familiar with these techniques and their complications.
mesh_terms: D001646:Bile / Q000502:physiology; D001826:Body Fluids / Q000378:metabolism; D001921:Brain / Q000502:physiology; D004068:Digestive System Physiological Phenomena; D006439:Hemodynamics; D006801:Humans; D007384:Intermittent Positive-Pressure Breathing / Q000379:methods; D007668:Kidney / Q000098:blood supply; D008168:Lung / Q000502:physiology; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000209:etiology; D011175:Positive-Pressure Respiration / Q000379:methods; D012121:Respiration, Artificial / Q000009:adverse effects