Spirometry ;) Flashcards
Tidal Volume
Amount of air inhaled or exhaled in one breath
Inspiratory Risdual Volume
Amount of air in excess to tidal volume that can be inhaled with maximum effort
Expiratory reserve volume
Amount of air in excess to tidal expiration that can be exhaled with maximum effort
Residual Volume
Amount of air remaining in lungs after maximum expiration
Vital Capacity
Amount of air that can be exhaled with maximum effort after inspiration
Inspiratory Capacity
Maximum amount of air that can be inhaled after a normal tidal volume expiration
FRC
Amount of air remaining in the lungs after a normal tidal expiration
TLC
maximum amount of air lungs can contain
Tidal Volume typical value
500ml
IRV typical value
3000ml
ERV typical value
1200ml
RV typical value
1200ml
VC typical value
4700ml
IC typical value
3500
FRC typical value
2400