1
Q
what is alveolar ventilation?
A
the volume of air per minute that participates in gas exchange
2
Q
what does fowlers method allow for?
A
direct measurement of anatomical dead space volume in ML
3
Q
what is fowlers method important for?
A
assessing ventilation effiency and evaluating changes in intubation diseases
4
Q
what is normal anatomical dead space in healthy adults?
A
2ml/kg of body weight or 150 mls
5
Q
what does a large difference in ETCO2 and arterial PaCO2 indicate?
A
indicates alveolar dead space or V/Q mismatch
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