Author/Editor		Noč, M; Štajer, D; Drinovec, I; Cerović, O; Možina, H
Title		Ocena in spremljanje delovanja dihal pri bolnikih na intenzivnem oddelku
Translated title		Assessment and monitoring of the respiratory function of patients in an intensive care unit
Type		članek
Source		Med Razgl
Vol. and No.		Letnik 30, št. 3
Publication year		1991
Volume		str. 343-57
Language		slo
Abstract		The function of the respiratory system is oxygenation of systemic arterial blood and elimination of carbon dioxide from the body. In a patient with respiratory failure, the type and severity of respiratory failure should be assessed, which enables the choice of the appropriate treatment. Its efficacy should be carefully followed and the therapy supple mented or changed whenever required. For this purpose, in addition to clinical examination and observation of the patient, parameters indicating changes in the function of the respiratory system should be monitored. Respiratory function is analysed by evaluating blood oxygenation and elimination of carbon dioxide in the lungs and by evaluation of pulmonary mechanics.
Descriptors		INTENSIVE CARE UNITS RESPIRATORY INSUFFICIENCY BLOOD GAS ANALYSIS OXIMETRY RESPIRATORY FUNCTION TESTS OXYGEN CARBON DIOXIDE VITAL CAPACITY FORCED EXPIRATORY FLOW RATES LUNG COMPLIANCE AIRWAY RESISTANCE