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.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 417-423 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal of Clinical Monitoring and Computing |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 5-6 SPEC. ISS |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2000 |
Keywords
- Compliance
- Pulmonary resistance
- Work of breathing
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Health Informatics
- Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine
- Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine