Lung volumes and spirometer traces Flashcards
1
Q
Residual volume
A
Air left in the lungs after maximal expiration
2
Q
Inspiratory reserve volume
A
Volume of air forcibly inhaled after tidal volume
3
Q
Expriatory reserve volume
A
Volume of air forcibky exhaled after tidal volume
4
Q
Tidal volume
A
The volume of air inhaled/exhaled per breath
5
Q
Vital capacity
A
Largest poss air exhaled after max insoritation