Question

given the following volumes what would the vc, tlc, and ic be?
tidal volume = 450
inspiratory reserve volume = 2400
expiratory reserve volume = 900
residual volume = 1100
vc=
tlc=
ic=

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate Vital Capacity (VC)

VC = Tidal volume + Inspiratory reserve volume+ Expiratory reserve volume
VC = 450 + 2400+ 900
VC = 3750

Step2: Calculate Total Lung Capacity (TLC)

TLC = VC+ Residual volume
TLC = 3750 + 1100
TLC = 4850

Step3: Calculate Inspiratory Capacity (IC)

IC = Tidal volume+ Inspiratory reserve volume
IC = 450 + 2400
IC = 2850

Answer:

VC = 3750
TLC = 4850
IC = 2850