Multiple Choice
A patient's lung compliance was measured with the use of an intraesophageal balloon (a measure of pleural pressure) .When he has inspired 500 mL,his intraesophageal pressure decreases from -3 cm H2O at FRC to -7 cm H2O.What is his lung compliance?
A) 1.67 L/cm H2O
B) 0.71 L/cm H2O
C) 0.500 L/cm H2O
D) 0.125 L/cm H2O
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