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This equation computes the alveolar ventilation volume which is the volume of gas per unit time that reaches the alveoli.
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APPLICATIONS
Used by pulmonologists, doctors who specialize in treating pulmonary conditions, to measure a patients ventilation.
INPUTS
The following describes the inputs to this equation:
- Tidal Ventilation Volume = the volume of air moved in and out of the lungs during breathing
- Dead Space Volume = the volume of inhaled air that does take part in the gas exchange
EXAMPLES
Va = Vt - Vt = 10 - 5 = 5 L
REFERENCE
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[1] Ventilation
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URL: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ventilation_%28physiology%29
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[2] Dead Space
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URL: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dead_space_(physiology)
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