Roadmap

This interactive textbook is an active work in progress. We are diligently working to bring the complete content online.

Latest update: July 3 2025 — 🎉 Launched Interactive Animated Figures Directory with shareable links for all animated figures (39 so far)
Previous update: June 29 2025 — Added Animated Figure 5-8C (Three Alveoli V/Q Matching).
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Current Status (As of July 2025)

All of the original textbook content is currently available online except for the last three animated figures (interactive diagrams).

Available Chapters/Sections:

• Preface
• Acknowledgements
• Chapter 1: Getting Started
• Chapter 2: Form and Function
• Chapter 3: Statics
• Chapter 4: Dynamics
• Chapter 5: The Gas Exchanger
• Chapter 6: The Controller (except for interactive figures)
• Chapter 7: The Controller and Acid-Base Physiology
• Chapter 8: Respiratory Sensations
• Chapter 9: Exercise Physiology
• Glossary (and a new interactive Glossary Concept Map)
• Interactive Animated Figures Directory 🎉 — Complete index with shareable links for all animated figures (39 so far)

Most interactive figures associated with these chapters are functional, with all available animated figures now easily shareable via direct links.

Planned Content

We are actively working on converting the remaining interactive/animated figures from the original book:

• Chapter 6: The Controller - 3 interactive figures to complete

Estimated Timeline: We aim to complete the rest of the interactive figures by December 2025. Timelines are subject to change based on author availability. Updates will be noted here. Work will be posted on an ongoing basis as it is available.

Potential Future Enhancements

Beyond the core content, we are exploring potential future additions, such as:

• AI-powered Q&A features to ask questions about the text.
• Additional interactive simulations or case studies.
• Enhanced accessibility features.

These depend on available resources and user interest.

We appreciate your patience as we continue to build out this resource! Check back here for updates on progress.