Definitions Equations Flashcards
1
Q
Define Tidal Volume
A
Volume of air inhaled with each breath
2
Q
Define ventiliation rate
A
The number of breaths per minute
3
Q
Define FEV- Forced expiratory vollume
A
Maximum vollume of air that can be breathed out in 1 second
4
Q
Define FVC forced vital capacity
A
The maximum vollume of air possible to breathe our forcefully after a deep breath in
5
Q
Define cardiac output
A
The amount of blood pumped out of the heart per minute
6
Q
How do you calculate cardiac output?
A
SV x HR
7
Q
Define stroke volume
A
The volume of blood pumped by the ventricles in each heart beat
8
Q
PVR- pulmonary ventilation rate
A
Number of breaths per minute x tidal volume
