Respiratory Mechanics
This book thoroughly covers each subfield of respiratory mechanics: pulmonary mechanics, the respiratory pump, and flow. It presents the current understanding of the field and serves as a guide to the scientific literature from the golden age of respirato
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Theodore A. Wilson
Respiratory Mechanics
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Theodore A. Wilson
Respiratory Mechanics
Theodore A. Wilson University of Minnesota Department Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics Minneapolis, MN, USA
ISSN 2193-097X ISSN 2193-0988 (electronic) SpringerBriefs in Bioengineering ISBN 978-3-319-30507-3 ISBN 978-3-319-30508-0 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-30508-0 Library of Congress Control Number: 2016935411 © Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2016 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Preface
Look back on time with kindly eyes He doubtless did his best Emily Dickinson
The study of the mechanics of the lung and chest wall goes back to ancient times. This study was revived in the renaissance and continued with the rise of science in subsequent centuries. The modern surge in respiratory mechanics is traced to the work of Otis and Rahn at the University of Rochester, stimulated by the drive to fly at higher altitudes and with greater accelerations during and after WWII. The field blossomed beginning in about 1960. Strong groups emerged at several institutions: Montreal led by Peter Macklem an
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