Opening session: Understanding respiratory physiology

Symposium
Chairs: L. Piquilloud (Lausanne, Switzerland), A. Simonds (London, United Kingdom)
Aims: To provide an introduction of respiratory physiology.

Welcome and introductory word by the Conference Chair L. Heunks (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
European Lung Foundation - Video
History of mechanical ventilation M. Tobin (Hines, United States of America)
Basics of respiratory drive and respiratory mechanics L. Heunks (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
Impaired gas exchange S. Nava (Bologna (BO), Italy)