Lung Disease: Analysing Data Flashcards
1
Q
whats tidal volume
A
volume of air that is breathed in or out at rest
2
Q
what is vital capacity
A
max volume of air that can be inhaled or exhaled
3
Q
whats residual volume
A
volume of air left in lungs after the strongest exhalation
4
Q
how do you work out total lung capacity
A
vital capacity + residual volume
5
Q
what is pulmonary ventilation
A
total volume of air that is moved into the lungs in one minute
6
Q
how do you work out pulmonary ventilation
A
tidal volume x ventilation rate
