Shapes.palv.3.var

The difference between the inflation and deflation curves. A wide loop can suggest recruitment of alveoli or significant energy dissipation.

Based on the notation , this content likely refers to variables associated with Pressure-Volume (PV) loops and alveolar pressure ( Palvcap P sub a l v end-sub Shapes.PalV.3.var

Palv=Pst+Pplcap P sub a l v end-sub equals cap P sub s t end-sub plus cap P sub p l end-sub Pressure-Volume (PV) Loop Shapes The difference between the inflation and deflation curves

): The pressure generated by the lungs wanting to collapse inward. Pleural Pressure ( Pplcap P sub p l end-sub Shapes.PalV.3.var