Multiple Choice
Use this figure to compute the static compliance for an intubated patient with an inspiratory flow rate set at 70 L/min.
A) 0.2 cm H2O/(L/sec)
B) 11.7 cm H2O/(L/sec)
C) 16.7 cm H2O/(L/sec)
D) 20 cm H2O/(L/sec)
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