equation and key words Flashcards
1
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What is the equation for cardiac output
A
Cardiac output = stroke volume x heart rate
1
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Stroke Volume
A
Volume of blood pumped out of the heart each beat
2
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breathing rate
A
breathes taken per minute
3
Q
what are the units of tidal volume
A
ml or L
4
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minute ventilation
A
term describing volume of air inhaled or exhaled from the lungs per minute
5
Q
how to calculate minute ventilation
A
minute ventilation = tidal volume x breathe rate
6
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tidal volume definition
A
volume of air inhaled or exhaled of the lungs per breathe
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