Respiratory physiology
Experts viewChairs: N. Belousova (Toronto, Canada)
Aims: To explain pathophysiological changes related to respiratory muscle atrophy causing muscle weakness with mechanical ventilation; To differentiate new methodologies for non-volitional diaphragm activation in the ICU; To identify patients suited for respiratory muscle training in the ICU; To describe the parameters measured by oscillometry; To explain the physiological significance of the parameters measured by oscillometry; To contrast the information provided by oscillometry and by conventional pulmonary function testing.