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Chapter 12 - Static Lung Volumes

from Section 2 - Respiratory Physiology

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 July 2019

David Chambers ,
Christopher Huang  and
Gareth Matthews
David Chambers
Affiliation:
Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust
Christopher Huang
Affiliation:
University of Cambridge
Gareth Matthews
Affiliation:
University of Cambridge
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Summary

A lung volume is measured directly, by a spirometer (Figure 12.1) or by a gas dilution technique (see p. ). A lung capacity is the sum of two or more lung volumes; it is therefore a derived value. There are four lung volumes and four lung capacities (values given are typical for a 70‑kg man when standing)

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Basic Physiology for Anaesthetists , pp. 50 - 55
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2019

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