Lung volumes Flashcards

1
Q

What piece of equipment do we use to measure lung volumes

A

Spirometer

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2
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What is tidal volume

A

The volume of air that is breathed in and out during a normal breath

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3
Q

What is expiratory reserve volume

A

The volume of air that can be forcibly exhaled after a normal breath

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4
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What is inspiratory reserve volume

A

The volume of air that can forcibly inhaled after a normal breath

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5
Q

What is residual volume

A

The volume of air that is left in the lungs after a maximal expiration

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6
Q

How do we calculate vital capacity

A

EV+IRV+RV

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7
Q

What is minute ventilation

A

The volume of air that leaves and enters the lungs per minute

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8
Q

How do we work minute ventilation

A

tidal volume x breathing rate/frequency

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