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Static Lung Compliance Calculator

C_stat = V_t / (P_plat − PEEP).

Compute the static respiratory-system compliance of a mechanically-ventilated patient from the delivered tidal volume, the inspiratory plateau pressure, and the PEEP: C_stat = V_t / (P_plat − PEEP). Normal ≈ 50–80 mL/cm H₂O.

Priya Venkatesan By Priya Venkatesan
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cm H₂O
cm H₂O

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Formula

C_stat = V_t / (P_plat − PEEP)

In depth

Compute the static respiratory-system compliance of a mechanically-ventilated patient from the delivered tidal volume, the inspiratory plateau pressure, and the PEEP: C_stat = V_t / (P_plat − PEEP). Normal ≈ 50–80 mL/cm H₂O.