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Respiratory Physiology — Paediatric Lung Volumes

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2017B Q18

Exam question

Draw and numerically label, on a spirogram, the lung volumes and capacities of a 30 kg child

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Diagram used in ii. Pulm Gas Volumes – Factors — Master Answer
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Volumesper kg30kg Child
Inspiratory reserve volume45ml/kg1.35 L
Tidal volume7ml/kg210 ml
Expiratory reserve volume15ml/kg450 ml
Residual volume15ml/kg450 ml
Total Lung Capacity82ml/kg2.46 L
Vital Capacity67ml/kg2.01 L
Functional Residual Capacity30ml/kg900 ml

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