Pulmonary Exam Flashcards
Lung Volumes:
Volumes Vs Caps (adding 2 things)
ALL FIRST: CHART
SEE PICS
Lung Volumes:
Volumes:
Tidal Volume
Normal Breathing
500 ml
Lung Volumes:
Volumes:
Tidal Volume
Normal Breathing
500 ml
Lung Volumes:
Volumes:
Inspiratory Reserve Volume
IRV
“Take deep breathe in, then breathe in AGAIN as much as you can”
- More air IN AFTER normal inhale
- 5-6x TV
Lung Volumes:
Volumes:
Expiratory Reserve Volume
ERV
“Breathe OUT, then breathe out AGAIN as much as possible”
- Extra air OUT AFTER normal exhale
- 2-3x TV
Lung Volumes:
Volumes
Residual Volume
RV
“Air that hangs out in the lungs”
- Air left AFTER expiration or ERV
- STAYS in lungs
- This is why IRV > ERV
Lung Volumes:
Capacities:
Inspiratory Capacity
Think adding 2 things (volumes) TOGETHER
TV + IRV
Lung Volumes:
Capacities:
Vital Capacity
“Air in lungs that is VITAL (not including RV)
- ERV + IRV + TV
Lung Volumes:
Capacities:
Total Lung Capacity
TLC
ALL Volumes!
RV + ERV + TV + IRV
Lung Volumes:
Capacities:
Functional Residual Capacity
ERV + RV
Lung Volumes:
Ex. COPD
INC RV, so INC FRV and INC TLC
bc ALL CONNECTED!!!
See chart and it makes sense!!!
Lung Volumes:
Tidal Volume
TV
500mL
500 mL
- air inspired during normal, relaxed breathing
Lung Volumes:
Inspiratory Reserve Volume
IRV
3,100 mL
- ADD. air that can be forcibly inhaled AFTER inspiration of normal TV== 5-6x TV
- inspired air OVER and ABOVE tidal volume
Lung Volumes:
Expiratory Reserve Volume
ERV
1200mL
- Add. air that can be forcibly EXHALED after the expiration of Norm TV
- Expired OVER tidal volume
Lung Volumes:
Residual Volume (RV)
1200 mL
1200 mL
- Volume of air still remaining in lungs after the ERV is exhaled
- ALWAYS PRESENT IN LUNGS
Lung Volumes:
TOTAL Lung Capacity
TLC
6000 mL
6000 mL
- MAX amt of air that can FILL the lungs
- TV + IRV + ERV + RV (EVERYTHING)
Lung Volumes:
Vital Capacity
VC
4800 mL
- TOTAL amt of air that can be expired AFTER fully INhaling
- TV + IRV + ERV–> approx 80% of TLC
NOTE: RV NOT included
Value varies according to age/body size
Lung Volumes:
Inspiratory Capacity
IC
3600 mL
- MAX amt of air tht can be INspired
- TV + IRV
- MAX INSPIRATION
Lung Volumes:
Functional Residual Capacity
FRC
2400 mL
- Amt of air remaining in lungs AFTER normal expiration
- RV + ERV (kinda like IC, but w/ EXHALE (ERV)
- Air is in lungs AFTER you’ve expired TV
NOTE: What is ALWAYS INCREASED in COPD?
INC RV, FRC, TLC
ALL CONNECTED!
Practice!
PT performs spirometry to assess lung functoin. PT tells pt he would like to assess amt of air in lungs AFTER norm exhale. Which volume?
Expiratory Reserve Volume (ERV)
Lung Volumes: Comparison
Normal vs Obstructive
Cannot get air OUT!
- Note INCd TLC, FRC, RV
Measurements:
Obstructive (CBABE, cannot get air OUT) vs Restrictive (cannot get air IN)
see table
Tidal Volume (VT)
Obst vs Restrict
O: N or INC
R: N or DEC