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What do you think is the clinical importance of the FVC and FEV1 values?
FVC measures the amount of gases expelled when a subject takes a deep breath & then forcefully exhales maximally and as rapidly as possible. FEV1 determines the amount of air expelled during the first second.
What is a routine pulmonary functions test?
measurement of lung function through spirometry yielding values including FEV1, FVC, FEV1/FVC ration PEF and FEF 25-75: 50, 75 aned soemtimes 85 % of predicted value
How do you read a spirogram?
To read a spirogram, look at the flow-volume loop to assess lung function. The size and shape of the loop can indicate if there are any abnormalities such as obstructive or restrictive lung diseases. Key parameters to evaluate include forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), and the FEV1/FVC ratio. Patterns such as a decreased FEV1/FVC ratio suggest obstruction, while reduced FVC may indicate restriction.
FVC and FEV1 measure what function?
Forced vital capacity (FVC) measures the total volume of air exhaled forcefully after a maximal inhalation. Within this total volume exhaled, the forced expiratory volume (FEV1) is measured during the 1st second of this manoeuvre.
What was the value obtained for the FEV1 divided by FVC x 100 percent with normal breathing?
80%
What is FEF 25-75 percent?
100
What is the Physiological significance of the FEV1 and or FVC ratio besides diagnosing what does it reveal?
It is clinically important in determining whether the subject has healthy lungs, obstructive pulmonary disease, or restrictive disease.
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La Dessalinienne
Does emphysema decrease lung volume?
It increases their RV (residual volume) and FRC (functional residual capacity) due to air trapping. It decreases the FEV1 and takes longer to finish their FVC (forced vital capacity) because of decreased flow rates. It also decreases the DLCO (difusion capacity) because of alveolar wall distruction.
What is spirometry meaning low FVC suggestive or a restrictive disorder?
restrictive
Does the duration of inspiration or expiration vary during ERV or FVC?
yes
Calculate forced vital capacity?
i want to know how to calculate FVC....
