TY - BOOK ID - 705937 TI - Mechanics of Breathing : New Insights from New Technologies AU - Aliverti, Andrea. AU - Pedotti, Antonio. PY - 2014 SN - 8847056470 8847056462 132217489X PB - Milano : Springer Milan : Imprint: Springer, DB - UniCat KW - Respiratory organs KW - Respiration. KW - Pathophysiology. KW - Animal respiration KW - Animals KW - Breathing KW - Ventilation (Physiology) KW - Physiology KW - Vital signs KW - Aerobic exercises KW - Breathing exercises KW - Air passages (Anatomy) KW - Respiratory system KW - Cardiopulmonary system KW - Respiration KW - Pneumology. KW - Critical care medicine. KW - Pneumology/Respiratory System. KW - Intensive / Critical Care Medicine. KW - Intensive care KW - Intensive medicine KW - Medicine KW - Emergency medicine KW - Intensive care units KW - Respiratory organs—Diseases. UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:705937 AB - This book offers a state-of-the-art description of the complexity of the healthy and pathological respiratory system, with particular reference to the mechanics of the airways, lung and chest wall. Detailed information is provided on new insights into the mechanics of breathing that have been obtained through technological innovations in measurement systems, cutting-edge modeling techniques and novel approaches to functional imaging of the respiratory system. It is explained how these advances permit the assessment of emerging treatment approaches, including new drugs, innovative surgical techniques and modes of mechanical ventilation and new forms of rehabilitation. In order to ensure comprehensive coverage of the subject, the editor has assembled a multidisciplinary team of authors comprising basic scientists in respiratory medicine, chest and intensive care physicians and bioengineers involved in both modeling and instrumentation. The book is intended for intensive care physicians, respirologists, physiologists, rehabilitation specialists, basic scientists in respiration, research and clinical fellows, biomedical engineers involved with respiratory mechanics and respiratory therapists. They will update their knowledge and improve their clinical expertise. ER -