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Pulmonary Volumes and Capacities Video
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Video at a Glance
- When relaxed, tidal breathing is engaged. The average tidal volume is around 500 ml.
- The inspiratory reserve volume is all of the potential our lungs have remaining after a tidal breath. The average is around 3250 ml.
- The residual volume is the remaining air left in the lungs after a forceful expiration. The average is around 1200 ml.
- The expiratory reserve volume is the volume allowed for forceful exhale. The average is around 1100 ml.
- The vital capacity is the total capacity of a usable lung.
- The maximum inspiration is the total lung capacity.
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