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Basics of mechanical ventilation for non-anaesthetists. Part 1: Theoretical aspects
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Abstract
The expanding number of chronic respiratory diseases and the new Covid-19 outbreak create an increasing demand for mechanical ventilation (MV). As MV is no longer limited to intensive care units (ICU) and operating rooms (OR), more clinicians should acquaint themselves with the principles of mechanical ventilation. To fully acknowledge contemporary concepts of MV, it is crucial to understand the elemental physiology and respiratory machine nuances. This paper addresses the latter issues and provides insight into ventilation modes and essential monitoring of MV.
Abstract
The expanding number of chronic respiratory diseases and the new Covid-19 outbreak create an increasing demand for mechanical ventilation (MV). As MV is no longer limited to intensive care units (ICU) and operating rooms (OR), more clinicians should acquaint themselves with the principles of mechanical ventilation. To fully acknowledge contemporary concepts of MV, it is crucial to understand the elemental physiology and respiratory machine nuances. This paper addresses the latter issues and provides insight into ventilation modes and essential monitoring of MV.
Keywords
mechanical ventilation; acute respiratory distress syndrome; respiratory physiology; respiratory physics


Title
Basics of mechanical ventilation for non-anaesthetists. Part 1: Theoretical aspects
Journal
Advances in Respiratory Medicine
Issue
Article type
Review paper
Pages
424-432
Published online
2020-10-24
DOI
10.5603/ARM.a2020.0143
Pubmed
Bibliographic record
Adv Respir Med 2020;88(5):424-432.
Keywords
mechanical ventilation
acute respiratory distress syndrome
respiratory physiology
respiratory physics
Authors
Zbigniew Putowski
Marcelina Czok
Piotr S Liberski
Łukasz J Krzych


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