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14 Cards in this Set
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Tidal Volume |
Volume breathed in and out in normal breathing |
Normal inspired to explore |
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Inspiratory Reserve volume (IRV) |
Extra inspired air from max respiratory effort which is above TV |
Extra above max |
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Expiratory Reserve Volume (ERV) |
Extra volume expired by max effort and after TV |
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Residual Volume (RV) |
Volume that constantly remains in lungs despite max expiration |
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Functional Residual Capacity (FRC) |
Volume left in lungs in normal or resting inspiration: ERV + RV |
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Inspiratory Capacity (IC) |
Max volume air inspired after resting inspiration |
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Vital capacity (VC) |
Volume expired following deepest inspiration: (IRV + TV + ERV) |
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Total lung capacity (TLC) |
Total volume in resp. system: VC + RV |
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Minute volume |
Volume of air breathed per minute |
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Forced expiratory volume (FEV) |
Volume expelled after max inspiration and expiration |
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Respiratory Rate |
Number of breaths per minute |
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Airway Resistance |
Resistance of flow of air through tube |
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Peak expiratory flow rate |
Max flow sustained for 10ms from forced expiration |
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Lung compliance |
Ability to stretch and expand (can be reduced by fibrosis |
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