This model represents a compliant bronchiole, compliant bronchiolus and a terminal alveolar sac.
Description
This model represents a compliant bronchiole, compliant bronchiolus and a compliant alveolus. The compliance and the resitance of the bronchiole are represented by the resistor (R21 and R22) and the capacitor (Com21). Likewise the compliance and the resistance offered by the respiratory bronchiole or the bronchiolus are represented by the resistor (R31 and R32) and a capacitor (Com31). The alveolar sac compliance is repsented by a capcitor (Com4). The alveolar sac changes its volume as a function of inlet flow or pressure. R41 respresents the resistance offered by the alveolus
Figure: P: Pressure, R: Resistance, F: Flow, Com: Compliance, V: Volume
Equations
The equations for this model may be viewed by running the JSim model applet and clicking on the Source tab at the bottom left of JSim's Run Time graphical user interface. The equations are written in JSim's Mathematical Modeling Language (MML). See the Introduction to MML and the MML Reference Manual. Additional documentation for MML can be found by using the search option at the Physiome home page.
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K. R. Lutchen and G. M. Saidel, “Estimation of mechanical parameters in multicompartment models applied to normal and obstructed lungs during tidal breathing,” IEEE Trans. Biomed. Eng., vol. BME-33, no. 9, pp. 878-887, Sept. 1986. Biomechanics by Y.C. Fung (Text Book), SPringer, 1996
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