Vital Capacity
| Definition: |
The volume of air that is exhaled by a maximal expiration following a maximal inspiration. |
| Notes: |
timed vital capacity is FORCED EXPIRATORY VOLUME; DF: VITAL CAPAC |
| Previously Indexed: |
Spirometry (1966-1968) |
Vital Capacity Categories.
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Inspiratory Capacity - The maximum volume of air that can be inspired after reaching the end of a normal, quiet expiration. It is the sum of the TIDAL VOLUME and the INSPIRATORY RESERVE VOLUME. Common abbreviation is IC. |
Vital Capacity Definitions and Terms
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