Respiratory Mechanics Flashcards
1
Q
Where is the compliance of the lungs the highest?
Why?
A
In the normal breathing range so we don’t have to work particularly hard to get a decent Vt
2
Q
What is hysteresis? What is it due to?
A
The difference between inspiration and expiration. It is due to surfactant moving in different directions during inspiration and expiration
3
Q
What is low compliance defined as?
A
Low stretchability, hard to inflate
4
Q
What is high compliance in terms of stretchability and inflatability
A
High stretchability, easy to inflate
