Static Lung Volumes Flashcards
1
Q
Tidal volume
A
Gas inspired/expired with each breath
2
Q
Vital capacity
A
Gas expired after a maximum inspiration to a maximal expiration
3
Q
FRC
A
Gas in lungs at the end of normal expiration
4
Q
Residual volume
A
Gas remaining in lungs after a maximal expiration
5
Q
TLC
A
Gas in lungs after maximal inspiration
6
Q
Obstructive disease
A
Increased TLC and RV
7
Q
Restrictive disease
A
Decreased VC