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Monday, January 11, 2010

Compliance of Lungs Factors Mnemonic


COMPLIANCE:
Collagen deposition (fibrosis) 

Ossification of costal cartilages
Major obesity
Pulmonary venous congestion
Lung size
Increased expanding pressure
Age
No surfactant
Chest wall scarring
Emphysema
All but L/A/E decrease compliance. 

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