Pressure rate influences cellular mechanical properties estimated using the SLS and BSLS models.

<p>Plots show median and quartile values for instantaneous modulus (a,b), equilibrium modulus (c,d) and viscosity (e,f) estimated using the SLS model (a,c,e) and BSLS model (b,d,f) for cells aspirated at 0.35, 0.70 and 5.48 cmH₂O/sec. Statistically significant differences (p<0.05) are indicated between the ramp rates (*) and between the models (+).