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Spontaneous Breathing. Physiology

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The respiratory system consists of a set of organs whose structure is able to perform numerous functions of which the cardinal function is breathing. To perform its cardinal function, three basic steps, ventilation, perfusion, and diffusion need to occur in perfect conjunction. This is achieved through feedforward and feedback signaling which allow the capture and transport of oxygen (O2) and carbon dioxide (CO2) adjusted to metabolic needs at all times.

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Abbreviations

CO2:

Carbon dioxide

Hb:

Hemoglobin

O2:

Oxygen

PaCo2:

Arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide

PaO2:

Arterial partial pressure of oxygen

PO2:

Oxygen partial pressure

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  1. Pulmonology Department, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal

    M. I. Matias, G. Gonçalves, C. Cortesão & P. S. Santos

  2. Intensive Care Unit, Hospital General Universitario Morales Meseguer, Murcia, Spain

    Antonio M. Esquinas

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Matias, M.I., Gonçalves, G., Cortesão, C., Santos, P.S., Esquinas, A.M. (2021). Spontaneous Breathing. Physiology. In: Esquinas, A.M. (eds) Pulmonary Function Measurement in Noninvasive Ventilatory Support. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-76197-4_1

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