Diaphragmatic energy expenditure in chronic respiratory failure. The effect of assisted ventilation with body respirators

Am J Med. 1977 Aug;63(2):223-32. doi: 10.1016/0002-9343(77)90236-4.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Chronic Disease
  • Diaphragm / metabolism
  • Diaphragm / physiopathology*
  • Energy Metabolism
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hypercapnia / physiopathology
  • Hypertension, Pulmonary / physiopathology
  • Lung Diseases, Obstructive / physiopathology
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Mouth Protectors
  • Muscle Contraction
  • Respiration, Artificial*
  • Respiratory Insufficiency / metabolism
  • Respiratory Insufficiency / physiopathology*
  • Respiratory Insufficiency / therapy
  • Ventilators, Mechanical*
  • Work of Breathing