Introduction: The Equation of Motion for the respiratory system is the basic fundamental concept to understand the respiratory mechanics. Novel equations of motion for ventilator graphics interpretation were derived by the current author.
Aim: The aim of this research study is to apply the six novel equations of motion for interpretation of ventilator graphics that helps to understand the various physical concepts involved in the mechanics of breathing.
Materials and Methods: The physical concepts like pressure, volume, flow rate, resistance, compliance, time constant, total cycle time, frequency and work done and their relationship with these novel derived equations of motion were utilized.
Results: Six novel equations of motion of ventilator are tabulated and ventilator graphics interpretation in different clinical conditions were graphically depicted. They are used in the application and understanding of the changes in pressure gradient, inspiratory flow, expiratory flow, time constant and passive elastic recoil pressure.The calculation of work done during inspiration and expiration are done using these equations.
Conclusion: These six novel equations of motion may serve as an effective teaching tool for ventilator graphics interpretation and may play a vital role in the identification of the qualitative changes observed in ventilator graphics display.
Keywords: Six Novel Equations of Motion, Ventilator Graphics Interpretation, Work Done, Intrinsic PEEP