Current Knowledge
Physiology based mathematical models could be used to teach
cardiorespiratory physiology and ventilation or determine optimal
ventilation management.
SimulResp has been developed for modelling the children
cardiorespiratory system, as none has been designed for this purpose
so far.
What This Paper Contributes To Our Knowledge
SimulResp is able to produce blood gas values within the normal range
when predicting blood gas values of healthy child over 8 years old
spontaneously breathing or under mechanical ventilation.
Inconsistencies remain regarding prediction of blood gas values of
healthy child under 8 years old or ventilated for pulmonary issues
regardless of age.