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# Epi 73 - ICU Primary Snippet 16 - West Zones

May 21, 2023
Exploring the physiology of West Zones and variations in ventilation and perfusion. Understanding shunt sections, gravitational effects on blood flow, and the balance between sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous tone. Exploring VQ mismatch and its correlation to different lung zones. Impact of body position on VQ matching and benefits of prone positioning.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
2
Understanding the West Zones of the Lung and Their Physiological Effects
04:15 • 4min
3
Understanding VQ Mismatch and its Relation to Lung Zones
08:17 • 2min