Flashcards in Chest Tubes Deck (4)
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1
Explain Boyle's law (law of gases)
When the volume of a container increases, the pressure decreases
When the volume of a container decreases, the pressure increases
2
how much fluid is in the pleural space?
about 50cc
3
What is the pressure of the pleural space on inspiration?
-8 cm inspriation
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