Advanced Respiratory Physiology

Physiologic anatomy of the respiratory system, Mechanics of pulmonary ventilation, Inspiration, expiration, Compliance, work of breathing, Pulmonary volumes and capacities, spirometry, pulmonary function tests, pulmonary circulation, pulmonary edema.  Diffusion of gases through respiratory membrane, Transport of gases in the blood and body fluids. Regulation of respiration, chemical and neural control of respiration, Respiratory disorders-pathophysiology, Diagnosis and oxygen therapy, Hypoxia, Hypercapnea, Aviation, High-altitude and space physiology.