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intrapulmonary shunt |
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intrapulmonary shunt Etymology: L, intra + pulmoneus, relating to the lung (in respiratory therapy) a condition in which a region of the lungs is perfused with little or no ventilation. It is indicated by a low ratio of QS/QT, in which QS represents the difference between end capillary oxygen content and mixed venous oxygen content and QT represents cardiac output. The condition may occur in atelectasis, pneumonia, pulmonary edema, and adult respiratory distress syndrome. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Lower tidal volumes may impair gas exchange and increase intrapulmonary shunt in critically ill patients (31, 32). Effects of cardiothoracic physiotherapy on intrapulmonary shunt in abdominal surgical patients. Both intrapulmonary shunt (percentage of blood flow to units with V/Q units < 0. |
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