Use this figure to compute the static compliance (Cs)for an intubated patient with an exhaled tidal volume (Vᴛ)of 500 mL.

A) 14 mL/cm H₂O
B) 20 mL/cm H₂O
C) 33 mL/cm H₂O
D) 50 mL/cm H₂O

Question

Use this figure to compute the static compliance (Cs)for an intubated patient with an exhaled tidal volume (Vᴛ)of 500 mL.

A) 14 mL/cm H₂O 
B) 20 mL/cm H₂O 
C) 33 mL/cm H₂O 
D) 50 mL/cm H₂O

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Cs = Pₚₗₐₜₑₐᵤ - EEP; the Pₚₗₐₜₑₐᵤ in the figure is 20 cm H₂O and the PEEP is 10 cm H₂O.

Use This Figure to Compute the Static Compliance (Cs)for an Intubated