Multiple Choice
On the basis of the data presented below,calculate the time constant.
•Tidal volume (VT) ,600 mL
•Respiratory rate (RR) ,12 breaths/minute
•Lung compliance (C) ,0.2 L/cm H₂O
•Airway resistance (Raw) ,2.5 cm H₂O/L/second
•Peak inspiratory pressure (PIP) ,30 cm H₂O
•Inspiratory time (TI) ,2 seconds
•Expiratory time (TE) ,1 second
A) 4.5 seconds
B) 3.0 seconds
C) 0.5 second
D) 0.1 second
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