Lung Volumes Flashcards
1
Q
Tidal volume
A
VT
500mL
2
Q
Inspiratory Reserve Volume
A
IRV
3,000mL or 3L
3
Q
Expiratory Reserve Volume
A
ERV
1,100mL or 1.1L
4
Q
Residual Volume
A
RV
1,200mL or 1.2L
5
Q
Inspiratory Capacity
A
IC = VT + IRV
3,500mL or 3.5L
6
Q
Functional Residual Capacity
A
FRC = ERV + RV
2,300mL or 2.3L
7
Q
Vital Capacity
A
VC = VT + IRV + ERV
4,600mL or 4.6L
8
Q
Total Lung Capacity
A
TLC = VT + IRV + ERV + RV
5,800mL or 5.8L
