Alveolar Ventilation (PK1) Flashcards
1
Q
What is minute/total ventilation?
A
Volume of gas breathed out in 1 minute
2
Q
Total ventilation equation
A
Total ventilation = Tidal volume x Respiratory frequency
3
Q
What is alveolar ventilation
A
Useful portion of total ventilation that is used for gas exchange (ie. that which reaches the respiratory zone)
4
Q
Alveolar ventilation equation
A
Alveolar ventilation = (Tidal volume - Dead space) x Respiratory frequency
