Respiratory system part 2: gaseous exchange
Ella McLafferty Retired, was senior lecturer, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Dundee.
Carolyn Johnstone Lecturer in nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Dundee.
Charles Hendry Retired, was senior lecturer, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Dundee.
Alistair Farley Lecturer in nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Dundee.
This article, which is the last in the life sciences series and the second of two articles on the respiratory system, describes gaseous exchange in the lungs, transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide, and internal and external respiration. The article concludes with a brief consideration of two conditions that affect gas exchange and transport: carbon monoxide poisoning and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Nursing Standard.
27, 23, 35-42.
doi: 10.7748/ns2013.02.27.23.35.e5120
Peer review
This article has been subject to double blind peer review
Received: 11 April 2011
Accepted: 03 October 2011
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