Calculate Dynamic Compliance Given the Following Clinical Data: Tidal Volume

question 7

Multiple Choice

Calculate dynamic compliance given the following clinical data: tidal volume 600 mL,peak inspiratory pressure (PIP) 28 cm H₂O,plateau pressure (Pₚₗₐₜₑₐᵤ) 15 cm H₂O,positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) 10 cm H₂O,and CT 2 mL/cm H₂O.

• A) 30.2 mL/cm H₂O
• B) 31.3 mL/cm H₂O
• C) 38 mL/cm H₂O
• D) 44.1 mL/cm H₂O

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