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Authors :
R Kuhlen
Christian Putensen
C. A. Stahl
Josef Guttmann
M Sydow
K Geiger
Source :
Critical Care. 8:P28
Publication Year :
2004
Publisher :
Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2004.

Abstract

The pathophysiology of ALI and ARDS induces distinct changes in respiratory mechanics. For more than 30 years respiratory mechanics have been assessed by analysis of the static pressure–volume (P–V) curve. Ventilation, however, is a dynamic process and the mechanical properties of the respiratory system can be assessed under dynamic conditions [1]. If the respiratory system shows a specific dynamic behaviour that is not present during static conditions, differing results are to be expected if mechanics are analysed during dynamic conditions. The aim of the present study was to test whether such differences can be observed in ARDS and ALI.

Details

ISSN :
13648535
Volume :
8
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Critical Care
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........ff5f3cbe408d3548e4ffd9367dacf7f6
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1186/cc2495