Ventilation (physiology)

Ventilation (physiology)

In respiratory physiology, ventilation (or ventilation rate) is the rate at which gas enters or leaves the lung. It is categorised under the following definitions:

See also

*Gas exchange
*Fowler method

References

External links

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* [http://www.rtcorner.net RT Corner (Educational Site for RT's and Nurses)] at rtcorner.net


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