Calculate the Dynamic Compliance Given the Following Clinical Data: Tidal

question 15

Multiple Choice

Calculate the dynamic compliance given the following clinical data: tidal volume 500 mL,peak inspiratory time (PIP) 35 cm H₂O,plateau pressure (Pₚₗₐₜₑₐᵤ) 20 cm H₂O,positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) 5 cm H₂O,and tubing compliance (Cᴛ) 2.5 mL/cm H₂O.

• A) 11.8 mL/cm H₂O
• B) 14.2 mL/cm H₂O
• C) 25 mL/cm H₂O
• D) 46.2 mL/cm H₂O

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