spirometer (3.1.1 e) Flashcards
1
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vital capacity
A
maximum volume of air that can be inhaled or exhaled in a single breath.
2
Q
tidal volume
A
volume of air we inhale & exhale when at rest.
3
Q
breathing rate
A
number of breaths per minute.
4
Q
how to calculate breathing rate?
A
number of peaks/troughs found on spirometer trace in a minute.
5
Q
residual volume
A
volume of air that is constantly present in the lungs.
6
Q
inspiratory reserve volume
A
the maximum amount of additional air that can be inhaled into the lungs after a normal breath.
7
Q
expiratory reserve volume
A
the additional volume of air that can be exhaled after a normal breath (tidal volume).
