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Respiratory mechanics in the mechanically ventilated patient
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posted on 2023-05-22, 21:57 authored by Clement, KC, Courtney, S, Peter DargavillePeter Dargaville, Heulitt, M, Khemani, RG, Newth, CJL, Rimensberger, PC, Tingay, DInfants and young children have a number of anatomical reasons and physiological reasons for making accurate measurement of respiratory mechanics in the intensive care unit. Despite advances in the measurement of respiratory mechanics in non-intubated infants, these advances have been slow to be adapted to intubated patients due to technical limitations. Thus, the major role of lung function testing in the ICU has been limited to the research arena. However, despite these limitations it is essential the person caring for the intubated pediatric patient have an in-depth understanding of the respiratory mechanics involved with the use of a positive pressure ventilator.
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Publication title
Pediatric and Neonatal Mechanical Ventilation: From Basics to Clinical PracticeEditors
P RimensbergerPagination
293-371ISBN
978-3-642-01218-1Department/School
Menzies Institute for Medical ResearchPublisher
Springer Berlin HeidelbergPlace of publication
Berlin HeidelbergExtent
73Repository Status
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