tidal breathing model of the inert gas sinewave technique for inhomogeneous lungs

Journal article

The tidal breathing model conservation of mass equations for the sinewave technique have been described for a homogeneous alveolar compartment by Gavaghan and Hahn, 1996 [Gavaghan, D.J., Hahn, C.E.W., 1996. A tidal breathing model of the forced inspired gas sinewave technique. Respir. Physiol. 106, 209-221]. We develop these equations first to a multi-discrete alveolar compartment lung model and then to a lung model with a continuous distribution of volume, ventilation and perfusion. The effect on the output parameters of a multi-compartment model is discussed, and the results are compared to those derive

Authors: Whiteley, J; Gavaghan, D; Hahn, C

• Journal: Respiration Physiology
• Volume: 124
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 65-83
• Publication date: 2000-12-01