Respiratory Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
Tidal Volume:
A
Normal inspiratory volume
2
Q
Total lung capacity
A
Volume in lungs after maximal inspiration
3
Q
Residual volume
A
Volume left after maximal expiration
4
Q
Functional residual capacity
A
Volume left after normal expiration
5
Q
Inspiratory capacity
A
Maximal amount you can inspire (TLC- FRC)
6
Q
Expiratory reserve volume
A
Extra amount you can expire
7
Q
Inspiratory reserve volume
A
Extra amount you can inspire
8
Q
Vital capacity
A
Total lung capacity minus residual volume (total moveable air - air expired after maximal inspiration/expiration)
9
Q
Definition of hypoxemia
A
PaO2 <80mmHg when breathing room air
10
Q
Hypoventilation
A
PaCO2 >50mmHg
