Chapter-26 Principles of NeonatalRespiratory Support
BOOK TITLE: Recent Advances in Neonatology
Author
1. Nair P Arun Kumar
ISBN
9788180612732
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/10699_26
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2004
Pages
12
Author Affiliations
1.
Muscat
Chapter keywords
Principles of neonatal respiratory support,
Gas exchange during normal breathing,
Composition of atmospheric air,
Composition of alveolar air,
Gas exchange in the lungs,
Oxygen dissociation curve,
Pathophysiological mechanisms of respiratory failure,
Conventional mechanical ventilators,
Modalities of respiratory support,
Diagram of infant positive pressure ventilator,
Gas exchange during mechanical ventilation,
Percentage change in pressure in relation to time,
Ways to augment mean airway pressure,
Carbon dioxide elimination,
Goals of mechanical ventilation