Lung and Thoracic Cage Compliance (PK2) Flashcards

1
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Equation linking compliance, change in volume and change in pressure

A

Compliance = ΔV / ΔP

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2
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At what lung volume is compliance greatest?

A

FRC

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3
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At what volume is lung compliance lowest?

A

TLC

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4
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Specific compliance equation

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Specific compliance = Compliance / FRC

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