Definitions

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What is tidal volume? Approx?
Volume of air inspired or expired per breath - approx 500ml during rest.
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What is frequency? Approx?
Number of breathes in one minute - approx 12 to 15 breaths at rest.
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What is minute ventilation? Calculation?
Volume of air inspired or expired in one minute. - Calculation, VE = TV x f
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What is inspiratory reserve volume?
Volume of air available that can be inspired after tidal volume.
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What is expiratory reserve volume?
Volume of air available that can be expired after tidal volume.
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What is residual volume?
Volume of air left in lungs after total forced expiration.
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What is vital capacity?
Total volume of air that can be inspired and expired.
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What is total lung capacity? Calculation?
The total volume of lungs at maximum inflation - calculated- TLC = RV + VC
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Number of breathes in one minute - approx 12 to 15 breaths at rest.

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What is frequency? Approx?

Card 3

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Volume of air inspired or expired in one minute. - Calculation, VE = TV x f

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Card 4

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Volume of air available that can be inspired after tidal volume.

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Card 5

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Volume of air available that can be expired after tidal volume.

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