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. 2009 Nov 10;14(3):641–649. doi: 10.1109/TITB.2009.2036010

Table II. Threshold Opening (TOP) and Closing (TCP) Pressures for the Simulated ARDS Scenarios [26] .

Degree of ARDS TOP (cmH20) TCP (cmH20) FRC (litres)
Mean SD Mean SD
Normal (no ARDS) 4.5 2 2 2 2.4
mild 10 2.9 2.5 2.4 2.2
moderate 14.5 3.8 4.5 2.9 1.8
severe 24.5 4.8 13 3.8 1.5