Physiology: Lung Volumes and Compliance Flashcards
What is anatomical dead space ?
Volume of gas occupied by conducting airways and not available for gas exchange
What is the anatomical dead space equal too?
~150ml each
What is Tidal Volume?
TV - the volume of air breathed in and out of the lung in each breath
What is Expiratory Reserve Volume?
ERV - Maximum volume of air which can be expelled out the lungs at the end of of a normal expiration
What is Inspiratory Reserve Volume?
IRV - maximum volume of air which can be drawn into the lungs at the end of a normal inspiration
What is the Residual Volume?
RV - The volume of gas at the end of a maximal expiration
What is the Vital Capacity?
VC = Tidal Volume + Inspiratory Reserve Volume + Expiratory Reserve Volume
What is the Total Lung Capacity?
TLC - Vital Capacity + Residual Volume
What is the inspiratory Capacity?
IC - Tidal Volume + the inspiratory reserve volume
What is the Functional Residual Capacity?
FRC - Expiratory Reserve Volume + Residual Volume
What is the FEV1
Forced expired volume in 1 second
What is the FEV1:FVC?
Fraction of Forced Viral Capacity expired in 1 second
What is ventilation?
Movement of air in and out of the lungs
What is Pulmonary Ventilation?
Total movement of air in and out of the lungs
Measured in L/min
What is alveolar Ventilation?
Fresh air getting to the alveoli and therefore is available for gas exchange
Measured in L/min