Pressure waveforms that minimize work on the lung parenchyma (Q1105499)

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scientific article; zbMATH DE number 4059175
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    Pressure waveforms that minimize work on the lung parenchyma
    scientific article; zbMATH DE number 4059175

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      Pressure waveforms that minimize work on the lung parenchyma (English)
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      Employing a simple dynamic model for lung function which contains all the main components of the lung as a pump, we find the pressure waveform at the mouth which achieves the desired alveolar tidal volume, and minimizes the work of distension on the alveoli tissue.
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      pump model
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      lung epithelium
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      mechanical model
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      mean airway pressure
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      lung dynamics
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      dynamic model for lung function
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      pressure waveform
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      alveolar tidal volume
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      work of distension
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      alveoli tissue
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