Respi physiology Flashcards
Aspiration pneumonia ?
In unconscious and anesthetized patients glottis closu re may be incomplete and Vomitous may enter the trachea , cau sing an inflammatory reaction in the lu ngs.
Invasive test?
done by cutting or entering a body part using medical instrument
Non invasive?
do not require breaking the skin or entering the body.
TV?
The amount of air that moves into the lungs with each inspiration or the amount that moves out with each expiration during quiet breathing..
IRV?
The air inspired with a maximal inspiratory effort in excess of the TV
ERV?
The volume expell by an active expiratory effort after a passive expiration.
RV?
The air left in the lungs after a maxima l expiratory effort.
VC?
IRV+ TV + ERV
IC?
IRV+ TV
FRC?
ERV+ RV
TLC?
IRV+ TV+ ERV + RV
Lung dysfunction testing volumes ?
FVC
FEV 1