Pulm Flashcards

1
Q

What is the equation for collapsing pressure?

A

P = 2(surface tension) / radius

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2
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What is the equation for physiologic dead space?

A

Vd = Vt x (PaCO2 - PeCO2) / PaCO2

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3
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What is the equation for Pulmonary Vascular Resistance?

A

PVR = P(pulm art) - P(L atrium) / cardiac output

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4
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What is the alveolar gas equation?

A

PAO2 = PIO2 - PaCO2/R

= 150 - PaCO2/0.8

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