What is the static lung compliance when the returned tidal volume is 460 mL,the positive end-expiratory pressure is 8 cm H₂O,the peak inspiratory pressure is 27 cm H₂O,and the plateau pressure is 18 cm H₂O?
A) 20 mL/cm H₂O
B) 26 mL/cm H₂O
C) 46 mL/cm H₂O
D) 51 mL/cm H₂O

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Static lung compliance = Volume ÷ (Plateau pressure - Positive end-expiratory pressure)= 460 mL ÷ (18 cm H₂O - 8 cm H₂O)= 460 mL ÷ 10 cm H₂O = 46 mL/cm H₂O.

What Is the Static Lung Compliance When the Returned Tidal