PULM Flashcards
Tidal volume definition and normal
normal volume of regular inhale/exhale
500
Inspiratory reserve definition and normal
amount you can inhale AFTER a normal inhale
3000
expiratory reserve definition and normal
amount you can exhale AFTER a normal exhale
1100
Residual volume definition and normal
amount left in lungs after the biggest exhale
1200
Inspiratory Capacity definition and normal
T + I
3500
Functional residual capacity definition and normal
amount left in lungs after a normal exhale
E + R
Vital Capacity definition and normal
amount you can exhale after the deepest inhalation
T+I+E
Total Lung Capacity definition and normal
total your lungs can hold after the biggest ihale
T+I+E+R
DLCO definition
measures gas exchange across capillaries
PFTs for obstructive diseases
FEV/FVC < 70%
FEV < 80
PFT for restrictive diseases
FEV/FVC > 70%
FVC <80
TLC < 80
Grading for obstructive diseases
mild FEV > 80
mod FEV < 80
severe FEV < 50
rly bad FEV < 30
grading for restrictive diseases
mild TLC < 80
mod TLC >50
severe TLC < 50