The extensive pulmonary alveolar and capillary networks make the lungs highly susceptible
to cell and tissue injury from pathogens or toxic environmental agents present either in the …

Acute lung injury (ALI) and the acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) are
characterized by rapid-onset respiratory failure following a variety of direct and indirect …

Integrating basic and clinical research on the biophysical and physiological functions of
pulmonary surfactants, this practical reference presents thorough, cutting-edge coverage on …

Pulmonary hypertension contributes significantly to morbidity and mortality in
bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), but little is known about the relative contribution of …

Objective: To provide additional details and evidence behind the recommendations for
outcomes assessment of patients with pediatric acute respiratory distress syndrome from the …

Study objective: To compare the effect of the proneposition (PP) vs supine position (SP) on
oxygenation in children withacute respiratory failure (ARF). Design: Prospective …

Vascular resistance in the mammalian pulmonary circulation is affected by many
endogenous agents that influence Vascular smooth muscle, right ventricular myocardium …

Objective Continuous monitoring of ventilation during mechanical ventilation may improve
patient management by facilitating proactive rather than reactive ventilator adjustments and …

Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in
critically ill patients. The associated ventilation/perfusion mismatch and pulmonary …

Study Objective: To determine the dose responsiveness to nitric oxide in adult cardiac
surgery patients, especially in those patients with pulmonary hypertension. Design …