Mathematical modelling of ventilation mechanics.
Routine application of 'rule of thumb' parameter sets in clinical practice pushes model visions to the background, including the complete framework of assumptions, simplifications, suppositions and conditions. But: models can be very strong tool, when applied selectively--that means, with a clear idea of destination, definition, parameter selection and verification. This article discusses universal issues of modelling--based on ventilation mechanics models in intensive care medicine.
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Technische Universität Dresden, Fakultät Elektrotechnik, Institut für Biomedizinische Technik, Germany.
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D000403:Airway Resistance; D000465:Algorithms; D003198:Computer Simulation; D006801:Humans; D008170:Lung Compliance; D008954:Models, Biological; D011312:Pressure; D011659:Pulmonary Gas Exchange; D012119:Respiration; D012121:Respiration, Artificial; D015656:Respiratory Mechanics / Q000502:physiology; D012984:Software