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Anatomy and Physiology
Pulmonary Mechanics and Physiology
1. Introduction to Pulmonary Mechanics and Physiology
2. Physical Principles Governing Pulmonary Function
3. Functional Anatomy of the Respiratory System
4. Mechanics of Breathing
5. Respiratory System Pressures
6. Static Lung Mechanics
7. Dynamic Lung Mechanics
8. Ventilation Mechanics
9. Ventilation-Perfusion Relationships
10. Respiratory Control Mechanisms
11. Clinical Assessment of Pulmonary Mechanics
12. Pathophysiology of Pulmonary Mechanical Disorders
9.
Ventilation-Perfusion Relationships
9.1.
Pulmonary Blood Flow Distribution
9.1.1.
Gravitational Effects
9.1.2.
Vascular Zones
9.1.2.1.
Zone 1
9.1.2.2.
Zone 2
9.1.2.3.
Zone 3
9.1.3.
Posture Effects
9.2.
Ventilation-Perfusion Matching
9.2.1.
Ideal Matching Concept
9.2.2.
Regional V/Q Ratios
9.2.3.
Compensation Mechanisms
9.3.
Ventilation-Perfusion Mismatch
9.3.1.
High V/Q Areas
9.3.1.1.
Dead Space Effect
9.3.1.2.
Causes and Consequences
9.3.2.
Low V/Q Areas
9.3.2.1.
Shunt Effect
9.3.2.2.
Pathophysiological Impact
9.3.3.
Clinical Assessment
9.3.4.
Therapeutic Interventions
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