Title :
Time transient gas exchange in the respiratory system
Author :
Tomlinson, S.P. ; Lo, J. ; Tilley, D.G.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Mech. Eng., Bath Univ., UK
Abstract :
The development of mathematical models of the nasal passageways, tracheobronchial tree, alveolar and pleural compartments, and blood supply that are used to perform a detailed analysis of the gas exchange in the respiratory system is reported. The aim of the research is to use computer simulation to predict human interaction with underwater diving equipment and other life support systems. Simulation results are given.<>
Keywords :
digital simulation; physiological models; pneumodynamics; alveolar compartment; blood supply; computer simulation; life support systems; mathematical models; nasal passageways; pleural compartment; respiratory system; time transient gas exchange; tracheobronchial tree; underwater diving equipment; Algorithms; Atmospheric modeling; Blood; Carbon dioxide; Chemical elements; Humans; Medical simulation; Nitrogen; Nonlinear equations; Respiratory system;
Journal_Title :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine, IEEE
