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Static respiratory system compliance

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Vt ÷ (Pplat − PEEP).

mL
cmH₂O
cmH₂O

Compliance

25 mL/cmH₂O

Low (< 30)

Low (< 30)
Reduced
Near normal (≈ 50-100)

Formula

vt / (pplat - peep)

References

  1. Amato MBP, et al. Driving pressure and survival in the acute respiratory distress syndrome. N Engl J Med 2015;372:747-55.

Used in

Initial ventilator settingsLung-protective ventilation and PEEPDaily ECMO checks and rounds

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