Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10434554 | Journal of Biomechanics | 2005 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Answer: Under laboratory conditions, flow pattern in endotracheal tubes varies from fully established laminar to rough. Knowledge of the critical Reynolds numbers allows correct application of fluid mechanic formula when studying tube or gaseous mixture effects on respiratory mechanisms.
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Authors
Patrick Gerbeaux, Marc Gainnier, Jean-Michel Arnal, Laurent Papazian, Philippe Jean, Jean-Marie Sainty,