title: Psychiatric aspects of respirator treatment and pulmonary intensive care.
abstract: The interrelations among physiology, psychology, and technology have been explored in this chapter with respect to respirator treatment and to pulmonary intensive care. The comprehensive care of these patients mandates an understanding of not only the mechanical aspects of ventilators, but also the psychological impact that these devices and intensive care settings may have on patients, their families, and the health care professionals committed to their care.
mesh_terms: D002245:Carbon Dioxide / Q000097:blood; D003422:Critical Care / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D008173:Lung Diseases, Obstructive / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D008176:Lung Volume Measurements; D019965:Neurocognitive Disorders / Q000523:psychology; D010100:Oxygen / Q000097:blood; D012121:Respiration, Artificial / Q000523:psychology*; D012803:Sick Role; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000150:complications
chemical_list: D002245:Carbon Dioxide; D010100:Oxygen