Question 13.1

Last updated 28/04/2017 - 16:04
 Topic: Respiratory Medicine and Mechanical Ventilation
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a) What does the following pressure-volume loop indicate?

b) What is the likely underlying diagnosis?

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College Answer

a) Shift of the pressure volume loop to the left suggestive of increased lung compliance.

b) Emphysema (COPD).

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