How to measure respiratory mechanics during controlled mechanical ventilation

Bedside measurement of respiratory mechanics allows to closely monitor the lung function in critically ill patients. The two fundamental parameters describing the respiratory system mechanics are resistance and compliance. Resistance of the respiratory system describes the opposition to gas flow dur...

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Main Authors: Marco Giani, Alfio Bronco, Giacomo Bellani, Prof.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AboutScience Srl 2019-11-01
Series:AboutOpen
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Online Access:https://journals.aboutscience.eu/index.php/aboutopen/article/view/300