title: Non-invasive measurement of respiratory mechanics in ICU patients.
abstract: Recent methods developed for non-invasive determination of the mechanical properties of the respiratory system have been reviewed. These methods can provide valuable on-line information in patients mechanically ventilated in the intensive care unit setting. More extensive use of such methods should help to provide a better understanding of the physiopathologic processes and adaptive mechanisms present in patients who require mechanical ventilation.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007362:Intensive Care Units; D008176:Lung Volume Measurements; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic; D012121:Respiration, Artificial; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy