Calculate the pressure required to achieve a tidal volume of 400 mL for an intubated patient with a respiratory system compliance of 15 mL/cm H₂O.
A) 6 cm H₂O
B) 26.7 cm H₂O
C) 37.5 cm H₂O
D) 41.5 cm H₂O

Name: Calculate the pressure required to achieve a tidal volume of 400 mL for an intubated patient with a respiratory system compliance of 15 mL/cm H₂O. A) 6 cm H₂O B) 26.7 cm H₂O C) 37.5 cm H₂O D) 41.5 cm H₂O
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$\Delta$C = $\Delta$V/$\Delta$P then $\Delta$P = $\Delta$V/$\Delta$C

Calculate the Pressure Required to Achieve a Tidal Volume of 400