3.3. Physiological Barriers
- Jonathon D. Truwit1,
- Scott K. Epstein2
Published Online: 30 MAR 2011
DOI: 10.1002/9780470976609.ch20
Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
Book Title
Practical Guide to Mechanical Ventilation, A
Additional Information
How to Cite
Epstein, S. K. (2011) Physiological Barriers, in Practical Guide to Mechanical Ventilation, A (eds J. D. Truwit and S. K. Epstein), John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, Chichester, UK. doi: 10.1002/9780470976609.ch20
Editor Information
- 1
Box 800793, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
- 2
Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
Publication History
- Published Online: 30 MAR 2011
- Published Print: 19 APR 2011
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9780470058077
Online ISBN: 9780470976609
- Summary
- Chapter
- References
Keywords:
- Physiological barriers;
- Illustrative case;
- Hypoxemia;
- Respiratory drive;
- Increased load, increased work of breathing;
- Decreased respiratory muscle capacity;
- Cardiac limitation to weaning;
- Psychological factors limiting weaning;
- Once limiting factors are identified and treated;
- Illustrative case continued
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
Illustrative case
Introduction
Hypoxemia
Respiratory drive
Increased load, increased work of breathing
Decreased respiratory muscle capacity
Cardiac limitation to weaning
Psychological factors limiting weaning
Once limiting factors are identified and treated
Illustrative case continued
References