A patient inhales a tidal volume of 500 mL. The intrapleural pressure was measured as – 4 cm of water before inspiration and – 9 cm of water after inspiration. Calculate the pulmonary compliance in this patient:
A patient inhales a tidal volume of 500 mL. The intrapleural pressure was measured as – 4 cm of water before inspiration and – 9 cm of water after inspiration. Calculate the pulmonary compliance in this patient:
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A patient inhales a tidal volume of 500 mL. The intrapleural pressure was measured as - 4 cm of water before inspiration and - 9 cm of water after inspiration. Calculate the pulmonary compliance in this patient:
✓ Correct Answer: A. 0.1 L/cm
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A patient inhales a tidal volume of 500 mL. The intrapleural pressure was measured as – 4 cm of water before inspiration and – 9…