Applying physiology to conventional mechanical ventilation.
It is important to understand the physiology that underlies how patients get into respiratory difficulty and how they can be supported to overcome these difficulties. This article reviews the physiological principles that underpin decision making about support for patients with respiratory difficulties, whether they are related to inadequate oxygenation or ventilation.
Lands
Larry C
LC
Respiratory Medicine, Montreal Children's Hospital-McGill University Health Centre. larry.lands@muhc.mcgill.ca
D006801:Humans; D012121:Respiration, Artificial; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy*; D015656:Respiratory Mechanics / Q000502:physiology*