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Recent methods developed for non-invasive determination of the mechanical properties of the respiratory system have been reviewed. These methods can provide valuable on-line information in patients mechanically ventilated in the intensive care unit setting. More extensive use of such methods should help to provide a better understanding of the physiopathologic processes and adaptive mechanisms present in patients who require mechanical ventilation.
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Milic-Emili, J., Gottfried, S.B. & Rossi, A. Non-invasive measurement of respiratory mechanics in ICU patients. J Clin Monit Comput 4, 11–20 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02919570
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