Inspiratory Capacity
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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. |
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NIM; in texts as IC; DF: INSPIRATORY CAPAC |
Inspiratory Capacity Categories.
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Inspiratory Reserve Volume - The extra volume of air that can be inspired with maximal effort after reaching the end of a normal, quiet inspiration. Common abbreviation is IRV. |
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Tidal Volume - The volume of air inspired or expired during each normal, quiet respiratory cycle. Common abbreviations are TV or V with subscript T. |
Inspiratory Capacity Definitions and Terms
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