Compute the inspiratory time necessary to ensure 100% of the volume is delivered to an intubated patient with a C_s= 60 mL/cm H₂O and the R_aw = 6 cm H₂O/(L/sec).

Name: Compute the inspiratory time necessary to ensure 100% of the volume is delivered to an intubated patient with a C s = 60 mL/cm H 2 O and the R aw = 6 cm H 2 O/(L/sec).
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Time constant (TC)= C (L/cm H₂O)x R (cm H₂O/(L/sec)).100% of the volume will be delivered in 5 time constants.Therefore,multiply 5 times the time constant.

Compute the Inspiratory Time Necessary to Ensure 100% of the Volume