Philips V200 - Manual (Page 231)

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REF 1057983 A Respironics V200 Ventilator Operator’s Manual 13-67
Chapter 13
C
L
= The value of the combined compliance of the lungs and chest wall
R
L
= The value of the combined resistance elements between the patient
wye and the alveoli of the lungs
V = Lung volume
P
eplat
= End of plateau pressure
V
plat
= Lung volume added during the plateau phase
Q
Lend
= Patient flow at the end of the delivery phase (beginning of plateau
phase)
P
0
= Pressure at the start of inspiration
P
ei
= Pressure at the end of inspiration