A patient's lung compliance was measured with the use of an intraesophageal balloon (a measure of pleural pressure).When he has inspired 500 mL,his intraesophageal pressure decreases from -3 cm H₂O at FRC to -7 cm H₂O.What is his lung compliance?

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A patient's lung compliance was measured with the use of an intraesophageal balloon (a measure of pleural pressure).When he has inspired 500 mL,his intraesophageal pressure decreases from -3 cm H2O at FRC to -7 cm H2O.What is his lung compliance?

A patient's lung compliance was measured with the use of an intraesophageal balloon (a measure of pleural pressure).When he has inspired 500 mL,his intraesophageal pressure decreases from -3 cm H₂O at FRC to -7 cm H₂O.What is his lung compliance?