Pulmonary Function Terms 7 Flashcards by Tamara Allen | Brainscape

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Tidal volume (tv)

A

Volume air w each inspiration

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Residual volume (rv)

A

Reserve volume

Volume air remaining after max expiration

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Vital capacity (Vc)

A

Volume air expelled after max inspir

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Inspiration volume

A

Maximum air inhaled after normal expiration

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Q

Forces expiratory

A

Air expelled within first sec of vital capacity

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Q

Peak expiratory flow rate (PEER)

A

Large airway function in lit/min

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Total lung capacity (tax)

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Volume of air after max inspiration

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