MAXIMUM BREATHING CAPACITY PREDICTION FROM THE VELOCITY-VOLUME LOOP
Abstract
Because of the relationship of the maximum breathing capacity (MBC), velocity-volume (V-V) loop to the forced vital capacity (maximum) V-V loop, it is possible to simulate the MBC V-V loop by erecting perpendiculars at either end of the tidal volume. When MBC V-V loops are simulated for various tidal volumes, the MBC may be predicted at over a wide range of breathing frequencies. The predicted MBC values calculated from a single maximum V-V compare favorably with MBC values obtained with the usual fifteen-second MBC test. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 03, 1961
- Accession Number
- AD0257275
Entities
People
- Eugene J. Wolski
- Norman E. Phillips
- Roscoe G. Jr. Bartlett
Organizations
- Naval Aerospace Medical Institute