title: [Pulmonary gas exchange: classical and modern findings].
abstract: The functional anatomy of the pulmonary gas exchanger enables an adequate oxygenation even in extreme situations, e. g. high altitude. An important mechanism is the distribution of ventilation and pulmonary perfusion. With induction of anaesthesia a relevant ventilation-perfusion mismatch results in oxygenation impairment, which can be prevented by specific anaesthetic techniques.
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Aachen. dhenzler@ukaachen.de.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Henzler
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Rossaint
mesh_terms: D000758:Anesthesia; D002245:Carbon Dioxide / Q000378:metabolism*; D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung / Q000378:metabolism*; D010100:Oxygen / Q000378:metabolism*; D015656:Respiratory Mechanics / Q000502:physiology*
chemical_list: D002245:Carbon Dioxide; D010100:Oxygen