Spirometers (Edexcel GCSE Physical Education): Flashcards
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What does a spirometer measure?
What does a spirometer measure?
Lung function: volume & speed of air inhaled & exhaled
Tidal Volume (TV)
Tidal Volume (TV)
Air inhaled/exhaled during a normal breath
Vital Capacity (VC)
Vital Capacity (VC)
Maximum air exhaled after maximum inhalation
Residual Volume (RV)
Residual Volume (RV)
Air remaining in lungs after maximum exhalation
Total Lung Capacity (TLC) formula
Total Lung Capacity (TLC) formula
VC + RV
Forced Vital Capacity (FVC)
Forced Vital Capacity (FVC)
Air forcibly exhaled after deepest breath possible
Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second (FEV1)
Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second (FEV1)
Air forcibly exhaled in 1 sec after deepest breath
Spirometry use in assessing fitness
Spirometry use in assessing fitness
Determines lung capacity & respiratory efficiency
Spirometry use in monitoring health
Spirometry use in monitoring health
Detects respiratory conditions like asthma
Spirometer preparation requirement
Spirometer preparation requirement
Must be calibrated & have clean mouthpiece
First step of spirometer procedure
First step of spirometer procedure
Take deep breath in, fill lungs completely
Second step of spirometer procedure
Second step of spirometer procedure
Exhale into mouthpiece forcefully & completely
Testing aerobic capacity with spirometry
Testing aerobic capacity with spirometry
Evaluates athlete's ability for prolonged exercise