EAN: 9783319305073

SPRINGERBRIEFS IN BIOENGINEERING RESPIRATORY ...

This book thoroughly covers each subfield of respiratory mechanics: pulmonary mechanics  the
respiratory pump  and flow. It presents the current understanding of the field and serves as a
guide to the scientific literature from the golden age of respiratory mechanics  1960 - 2010.
Specific topics covered include the contributions of surface tension and tissue forces to lung
recoil  the gravitational deformation of the lung  and the interdependence forces that act on
pulmonary airways and blood vessels. The geometry and kinematics of the ribs is also covered in
detail  as well as the respiratory action of the external and internal intercostal muscles  the
mechanics of the diaphragm  and the quantitative compartmental models of the chest wall is also
described. Additionally  flow in the airways is covered thoroughly  including the wave-speed
and viscous expiratory flow-limiting mechanisms  convection  diffusion and the stationary front
and the distribution of ventilation. This is an ideal book for respiratory physiologists 
pneumologists  exercise physiologists  and critical care physicians. This book also: Maximizes
reader insights into current and landmark respiratory mechanics researchConcisely yet
thoroughly explores the current research on pulmonary mechanics  the respiratory pump  and flow
Serves as an invaluable guide for those entering the field  or those seeking to expand their
knowledge of it

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