Multiple Choice
The ____ is measured by dividing the patient's tidal volume (measured at the airway opening) by the difference in the plateau pressure and the PEEP.
A) airway resistance
B) static lung compliance
C) deadspace to tidal volume ratio
D) vital capacity
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