Lung ventilation is a mechanical process in which the respiratory muscles are acting in
concert to remove air in and out of the lungs. Any alteration in the performance of the …

Respiratory muscles are essential to alveolar ventilation. These muscles work against
increased mechanical loads due to airflow limitation and geometrical changes of the thorax …

Evidence has accumulated that respiratory muscle dysfunction develops in critically ill
patients and contributes to prolonged weaning from mechanical ventilation. Accordingly, it …

Background Diminished respiratory muscle strength and endurance have been
demonstrated in patients with heart failure. This may contribute to exertional dyspnea and …

Study objectives: To investigate the effects of high-intensity inspiratory muscle training (IMT)
on inspiratory muscle function (IMF), diaphragm thickness, lung function, physical work …

Objective The authors set out to determine whether immediate enteral feeding minimizes
early postoperative decreases in handgrip and respiratory muscle strength. Summary …

Objective To conduct a blinded evaluation of the predictors of weaning from mechanical
ventilation. Design A prospective clinical study. Setting A 23-bed general intensive care unit …

We studied survival and failure or success of weaning from mechanical ventilation (MV) in
42 consecutive chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients requiring prolonged …

The effect of obesity on pulmonary function was studied in 13 children, aged 8‐15 years,
with 147‐300% ideal body weight (IBW). Measurements included lung volumes, airflow …

The respiratory skeletal muscles are highly plastic and change their structure, biochemical
properties, and contractile function in response to derangements in the mechanics of …