TY  - BOOK
AU  - Wilson,Theodore A.
ED  - SpringerLink (Online service)
TI  - Respiratory Mechanics
T2  - SpringerBriefs in Bioengineering,
SN  - 9783319305080
AV  - R857.T55 
U1  - 612.028 23
PY  - 2016///
CY  - Cham
PB  - Springer International Publishing, Imprint: Springer
KW  - Life sciences
KW  - Respiratory organs
KW  - Diseases
KW  - Regenerative medicine
KW  - Tissue engineering
KW  - Biomedical engineering
KW  - Life Sciences
KW  - Regenerative Medicine/Tissue Engineering
KW  - Pneumology/Respiratory System
KW  - Biomedical Engineering
N1  - Lung mechanics -- The chest wall and the respiratory pump -- Flow and gas transport
N2  - 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 research Concisely 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
UR  - http://148.231.10.114:2048/login?url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-30508-0
ER  -