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What are the phases of ventilation? - Inspiration and expiration Tidal volume (Vt) - Volume of gas that moves in and out of the respiratory tract measured during either inspiration or expiration Vt - Refreshes the gas present in the line, removing CO2 and Supplying O2 to meet metabolic needs To achieve ventilation - The respiratory muscles and/or mechanical ventilation have to generate changes in pressure so that gas will flow in or out of the lungs. Pressure= - (Elastance × volume) + (resistance × flow) Pressure - Force generated by the respiratory muscles or a mechanical ventilator, or both, during inspiration. Elastance - Distance ability of the lungs and thorax. (Pressure/volume) Reciprocal of compliance (volume/pressure) Flow - Volume change per unit of time