Lung Function Measurements and Interpretation Flashcards

1
Q

Factors that would decrease gas transfer

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Thickened barrier (e.g. pulmonary fibrosis caused from scarring of lung tissue)

Decreased pulmonary capillary blood volume

Decreased Hb (e.g. in anaemia)

Decreased alveolar surface area (e.g. emphysema)

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