Calculate the volume delivered to the patient when the tubing compliance (CT) is 2.5 mL/cm H2O, the tidal volume (VT) at the exhalation port is 550 mL, and the peak inspiratory pressure (PIP) is 28 cm H2O

a. 70 mL
b. 330 mL
c. 480 mL
d. 620 mL


ANS: C
Volume lost = PIP ? CT and Delivered VT = Measured VT − Volume lost

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