C8.i Describe the physiological consequences of intermittent positive pressure ventilation and positive end-expiratory pressure.
C8.ii Explain the physiological effects of the following:
C8.ii.a hyperoxaemia,
C8.ii.b hypoxaemia,
C8.ii.c hypercapnoea,
C8.ii.d hypocapnoea.
C8.iii Explain the effects on respiratory anatomy and physiology of the following:
C8.iii.a extremes of age,
C8.iii.b extremes of body size including obesity,
C8.iii.c pregnancy,
C8.iii.d critical illness including sepsis, cardiac, renal and liver failure,
C8.iii.e changes in posture including proning,
C8.iii.f exercise.
C8.iv Outline the non-ventilatory functions of the lungs.
C8.v Describe the humidification of inhaled air and its importance.
C8.vi Describe the cough reflex including the relevant pathways and its role.