Respiratory Volume Definitions And Formulas Flashcards
1
Q
Tidal volume (TV)
A
Volume of each breath at resting level
2
Q
Inspiratory reserve volume (IRV)
A
Forced Inhalation
3
Q
Expiratory reserve volume
A
Forced exhalation
4
Q
Residual volume
A
Air left in lungs to keep them from collapsing
5
Q
FRC formula (FUNCTIONAL RESIDUAL CAPACITY)
A
RV+ERV
6
Q
IC formula (INSPIRATORY CAPACITY)
A
TVi+IRV
7
Q
VC formula
A
IRV+TV+ ERV
8
Q
TLC formula
A
Sum of all 4 volumes