Resistance in an airway is equal to change in pressure divided by flow rate [Resistance = (Peak Pressure – Plateau Pressure) / Flow L/sec]. Integrating this equation with Poiseuille’s law, which assumes Laminar flow, it can be shown that resistance is directly proportional to viscosity and length and indirectly proportional to radius. [More…]
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