title: So you want to be a pulmonary mechanic: a clinical guide.
abstract: This review provides a practical clinical guide to the measurement of pulmonary mechanics. Although these measurements are now commonly available in a variety of clinical settings, there is considerable confusion regarding their interpretation and significance. A basic understanding of the principles involved will help prevent the misuse of this important information.
authors.affiliation: Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA. warner.david@mayo.edu
authors.forename: D O
authors.initials: DO
authors.lastname: Warner
mesh_terms: D000403:Airway Resistance; D006801:Humans; D008170:Lung Compliance / Q000502:physiology*; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic; D014939:Work of Breathing / Q000502:physiology*