In the intensive care unit (ICU) , the airway resistance (Raw) of a mechanically ventilated patient can be estimated easily by using which of the following formulas?
A) (Flow - Inspiratory time) /60
B) (Peak pressure - Static pressure) /2
C) (Peak pressure - Static pressure) /Flow
D) (ET tube diameter - Static pressure) /Peak airway pressure
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