title: Mathematical modelling of ventilation mechanics.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Technische Universität Dresden, Fakultät Elektrotechnik, Institut für Biomedizinische Technik, Germany.
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Morgenstern
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kaiser
mesh_terms: 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