Abstract
A number of studies have described disorders in pulmonary function related to the degree of hemodynamic perturbations. The forced oscillations method is a sensitive tool to appreciate changes in the acoustic characteristics of the lung. An apparatus has been developed for use in an intensive care unit (ICU). A band-limited (1-50Hz) forced random noise is applied to the mouth of the patient. The acoustic impedance data (magnitude and phase) are interpreted in terms of a second-order model with multiple compartments. Respiratory impedance and derived parameters have been measured in 13 patients with acute heart failure or myocardial infarction. A comparison of the time dependence of the peripheral respiratory resistances with pulmonary wedge pressure measured by a Swan-Ganz catheter is presented.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 327-330 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Computers in Cardiology |
State | Published - 1980 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | Unknown conference - Williamsburg, VA, USA Duration: Oct 22 1980 → Oct 24 1980 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Computer Science Applications
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine