Which of the following formulas is used to compute the mechanical work of breathing?
a. Change in pressure/flow
b. Change in pressure ? change in flow
c. Change in pressure ? change in volume
d. Change in volume/change in pressure
ANS: C
The mechanical work of breathing can be calculated as the product of the pressure across the res-piratory system and the resulting change in volume.
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