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Pulmonary Volume
Pulmonary Volume Tests & Ventilary Efficiency
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is Tidal Volume (TV)? | amount of Air moving in or out in a single breath <0.5L |
| What is Inspiratory Reserve (IRV)? | maximum Inhalation ABOVE Tidal Volume |
| What is Expiratory Reserve (ERV)? | maximum Ehalation BEYOND Tidal Volume |
| What is Residual Volume (RV)? | Air remaining after ERV |
| What comprises Total Lung Capacity? | TV + IRV + ERV + RV = TLC |
| What is Vital Capacity? | Total Volume that can be MOVED using Maximal Inhilation and Exhalation |
| What is the formula for Vital Capacity? | VC = TV + IRV + ERV |
| What is the formula for Minute Volume? | Breathing Rate x Tidal Volume |
| What factors influence Minute Volume? | 1. Diameter of conducting units (bronchioles); 2. Efficiency of Muscle Units (diaphragm); 3. Action of the Inspiratory Center of the Medulla |