Airway Flashcards
1
Q
Compliance
A
C=V/P
2
Q
Compliance (lung& thorax)
A
Clt= Vt/Paw
3
Q
What is average lung/thorax compliance?
A
100 ml/cmh2o
4
Q
Compliant lung is….
A
Less pressure needed to fill
5
Q
Non compliant lung
A
More pressure required
6
Q
Normal compliance values individually…
A
200 ml/cmH2O
7
Q
Separate compliance equation
A
1/Clt = 1/Cl + 1/Ct
8
Q
Flow equation (V with circle on top)
A
V = V/t
9
Q
Normal VO2 flow is…
A
242 ml/min
10
Q
Normal VCO2 flow for patient…
A
194 ml/min
11
Q
VO2 flow equation
A
W^.75 x 10
12
Q
Respiratory quotient equation
A
VCO2/VO2
13
Q
Normal respiratory quotient is ???
A
.8
14
Q
VCO2 equation…
A
VCO2 = VO2 x R
15
Q
Minute ventilation definition.
A
Total V of gas or each minute.