THE WORK OF BREATHING IN A NONLINEAR HUMAN LUNG MODEL

A. Athanasiades, F. Ghorbel, J. W. Clark, S. C. Niranjan, C. H. Liu, J. B. Zwischenberger, A. Bidani

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Abstract

Work of breathing (WOB) functions associated with the mechanics of breathing are identified, based on a nonlinear model of the human lung and using a Lagrangian approach. Total and dissipative WOB values are computed numerically for three spontaneous breathing maneuvers (tidal, panting and forced vital capacity) of the same subject. An additional simulation reveals the effect of changing lung tissue compliance on WOB. The energy analysis provides valuable insight into the mechanics of respiration. and, in particular, the significance of individual model components. It provides the basis for sensitivity and optimization studies of the respiratory function, especially in the context of evaluating ventilator-dependent patients.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationDynamic Systems and Control
Pages433-438
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9780791818244
DOIs
StatePublished - 1997
EventASME 1997 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE 1997 - Dynamic Systems and Control - Dallas, United States
Duration: Nov 16 1997Nov 21 1997

Publication series

NameASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Proceedings (IMECE)
Volume1997-Q

Conference

ConferenceASME 1997 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE 1997 - Dynamic Systems and Control
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityDallas
Period11/16/9711/21/97

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© 1997 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). All rights reserved.

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Mechanical Engineering

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