Mechanism of Ventilation: Methods of Study

Synopsis

Demonstrates the principles of measurement of lung compliance and resistance. Illustrates spirometry; VC and FEV in restrictive and obstructive disorders; mouth and oesophageal pressures; volume and pressure in normal and loaded breathing; derived compliance and resistance.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. U-matic, VHS. b&w. 55 min.

Year of production

1972

Availability

Sale

Documentation

8-page handout of graphical data, questions and answers.

Uses

2nd year science students; 2nd MB.

Subjects

Medical sciences

Keywords

lungs; physiology - human

Credits

Writer

D E Evans

Distributor

Name

MUTV, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, Tel 0161-275 2535, Fax 0161-275 2529

Notes

MUTV is the production unit of the University of Manchester Audio Visual Service