Calculate Airway Resistance (R_aw)for a Ventilator Patient,in Cm H₂O/L/sec,with the Following

question 2

Multiple Choice

Calculate airway resistance (R_aw) for a ventilator patient,in cm H₂O/L/sec,with the following information: Peak inspiratory pressure (PIP) is 20 cm H₂O,plateau pressure (P_plateau) is 15 cm H₂O,PEEP is 5 cm H₂O,and set flow rate is 50 L/min.

• A) 5 R_aw
• B) 6 R_aw
• C) 10 R_aw
• D) 15 R_aw

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