Physiology of Breathing PDF
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This document discusses the physiology of breathing, including mechanics, different types of pneumothorax, and their treatment. It provides an overview of the processes involved in inspiration and exhalation, as well as the various causes and consequences of pneumothorax.
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Physiology of Breathing Supplement Mechanics of Breathing Flattening of the diaphragm and widening of the chest cage by muscles between the ribs leads to an increase of the pulmonary volume during inspiration. passively squeezed out. ACTIVE inspiration...
Physiology of Breathing Supplement Mechanics of Breathing Flattening of the diaphragm and widening of the chest cage by muscles between the ribs leads to an increase of the pulmonary volume during inspiration. passively squeezed out. ACTIVE inspiration vs. PASSIVE exspiration Pneumothorax = Air In The Peural Space Types of Pneumothorax Air „from inside“ Air „from outside“ Source of “Air from Inside“ Emphysema in COPD ( chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Treatment of Closed ( Tension ) Pneumothorax Immediate evacuation of air from the pleural cavity BEFORE mechanical ventilation- Source of “Air from Outside“ Treatment of Open Pneumothorax “Sucking“ chest wound Pneumothorax due to perforating injury of the chest wall ( stab wound ) Additional mechanical ventilation may be required. Prefabricated Heimlich- Valve
