Quasi-static Elastance (Est)

Quasi-static elastance reflects the static elastic recoil pressure of the lungs at a given lung volume.

Parameter name:	Quasi-static Elastance
Abbreviation:	Est
Techniques:	Pressure-Volume Loops

Detail

» An increase in quasi-static elastance signals increased static elastic recoil pressure.

» Quasi-static Elastance is the inverse of the Quasi-static Compliance (Est = 1/Cst).

» For measurements of the dymamic elastance at and around breathing frequency, refer to E.

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