The pressure required to maintain alveolar inflation is known as which of the following?
a. Transairway pressure (PTA)
b. Transthoracic pressure (PTT)
c. Transrespiratory pressure (PTR)
d. Transpulmonary pressure (PL)
ANS: D
The definition of transpulmonary pressure (PL) is the pressure required to maintain alveolar infla-tion. Transairway pressure (PTA) is the pressure gradient required to produce airflow in the con-ducting tubes. Transrespiratory pressure (PTR) is the pressure to inflate the lungs and airways during positive-pressure ventilation. Transthoracic pressure (PTT) represents the pressure required to expand or contract the lungs and the chest wall at the same time.
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