title: Cardiopulmonary interactions in the cardiac patient in the intensive care unit.
abstract: Critically ill cardiac patients often undergo mechanical ventilation. The interplay between pulmonary and cardiac mechanics is complicated and in many cases may result in impaired transfer of O2 from the atmosphere to the tissues. This article addresses the principles of pulmonary and peripheral gas exchange, as well as the mechanical effects of respiration on the circulation.
authors.affiliation: Servizio di Fisiopatologia Respiratoria, Universita di Pisa, Italy.
authors.forename: C E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Marini
authors.forename: R F
authors.initials: RF
authors.lastname: Lodato
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Gutierrez
mesh_terms: D002302:Cardiac Output; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology*; D002319:Cardiovascular System / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D008176:Lung Volume Measurements; D011659:Pulmonary Gas Exchange; D011669:Pulmonary Wedge Pressure; D012121:Respiration, Artificial; D012137:Respiratory System / Q000503:physiopathology*