Pulmonary Mechanics and Physiology

  1. Ventilation-Perfusion Relationships
    1. Pulmonary Blood Flow Distribution
      1. Gravitational Effects
        1. Vascular Zones
          1. Zone 1
            1. Zone 2
              1. Zone 3
              2. Posture Effects
              3. Ventilation-Perfusion Matching
                1. Ideal Matching Concept
                  1. Regional V/Q Ratios
                    1. Compensation Mechanisms
                    2. Ventilation-Perfusion Mismatch
                      1. High V/Q Areas
                        1. Dead Space Effect
                          1. Causes and Consequences
                          2. Low V/Q Areas
                            1. Shunt Effect
                              1. Pathophysiological Impact
                              2. Clinical Assessment
                                1. Therapeutic Interventions

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