Lung and Thoracic Cage Compliance (PK2) Flashcards
1
Q
Equation linking compliance, change in volume and change in pressure
A
Compliance = ΔV / ΔP
2
Q
At what lung volume is compliance greatest?
A
FRC
3
Q
At what volume is lung compliance lowest?
A
TLC
4
Q
Specific compliance equation
A
Specific compliance = Compliance / FRC