Barbini, Paolo Comments on the use of expiratory time constant for determinations of plateau pressure, respiratory system compliance, and total resistance. [electronic resource] - Critical care (London, England) Mar 2013 - 421 p. digital Publication Type: Letter; Comment ISSN: 1466-609X Standard No.: 10.1186/cc12561 doi Subjects--Topical Terms: Exhalation--physiologyFemaleHumansLung Compliance--physiologyMaleRespiration, Artificial--methodsRespiratory Distress Syndrome--physiopathology