12) Lung Vol & Capacities Flashcards
Long volumes
A measure of A/W & lung restriction
Capacity
2+ volumes
Tidal volume
Amount of air taken in w/1 normal breath
What is a normal TV?
500mL
What is a normal IRV?
3L
Expiratory Reserve Volume
Air you can exhale after normal exhale
What is a normal ERV?
1.2L
Residual Volume
Amount of air left in lungs after a max exhale
What is a normal RV?
1.2L
Formula for TLC
TV+IRV+ERV+RV
What is a normal TLC?
5L
Formula for Vital Capacity
IRV+TV+ERV
What is a normal vital capacity?
4.8L
What is a normal fxnl residual capacity?
2.4L
What is a normal inspiratory capacity?
3.5L
Formula for IC
IRV+TV
Flows
Primary measure of AW obstruction
Flow formula
Vol/Time
PEFR
Peak Expiratory Flow Rate
What is a normal FEV1?
75-80%
FEF
Forced Expiratory Flow
What is a normal FEF?
25-75%
FRC
Equilibrium point between lung & chest re-coil–>Maintains normal ABG’s