Understanding Pathophysiology, 6e
Understanding Pathophysiology, 6e
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780323354097
Author: Sue E. Huether RN PhD, Kathryn L. McCance RN PhD
Publisher: Elsevier Science
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Chapter 26.5, Problem 5QC
Summary Introduction

To explain: The barometric pressure.

Concept introduction: Atmospheric pressure is the pressure of gases within the Earth’s atmosphere. Atmospheric pressure is nearly estimated by hydrostatic pressure by air weight above the measurement point. It is mainly caused by the gravitational attraction of the Earth’s surface on the gases of the atmosphere above the surface region.

Summary Introduction

To explain: How barometric pressure is related to physiologic pressure measurements.

Concept introduction: Atmospheric pressure is the pressure of gases within the Earth’s atmosphere. Atmospheric pressure is nearly estimated by hydrostatic pressure by air weight above the measurement point. It is mainly caused by the gravitational attraction of the Earth’s surface on the gases of the atmosphere above the surface region. The pressure that is exerted by the gas molecules in the air at specific altitudes is known as barometric pressure.

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