4. Physiology of respiratory system
• Gas exchange made possible by
– Pulmonary ventilation (breathing) : is the
movement of air in and out of the lungs
Inspiration And Expiration
– Respiration : gas exchange occurs air and blood
by diffusion
– Perfusion: oxygenated capillary blood passes
trough the tissues of the body in the process called
perfusion
10. Obstructed airway
• The upper airway obstructed by foreign
subjects such as food
• Lower respiratory tract due to accumulation of
mucus or inflammatory exudates