Spirometer

Abstract: This study was conducted to test whether or not lung capacity and breath holding time are positively correlated. After performing a simple study to test these two factors, it was found that they are in fact not correlated at all. Both lung capacity and breath holding time have many different influencing factors that make them uncorrelated to each other. I. Introduction To begin to understand lung capacity and breath holding, one must fully comprehend the anatomy and physiology of the

Usually a doctor will use a spirometer. A Spirometer is a device that has these candles on it. You blow into the Spirometer and depending on how many candles you blow out you have the possibility of Asthma and how serious it is. The more serious it is the easier it is to detect it and the more fatal the attacks are. They might

Introduction Bodies rely heavily on oxygen consumption to power all processes, internal or external, and the more work being done, the more oxygen is needed. Lung capacity regulates how much oxygen is taken in to diffuse into our cells for energy conversion. Lung development is dependent on gender, age and intensity of physical activity (Lazovic et al., 2015). Lung expansion can present respiratory muscle strength, overall lung function and health advantages yet it is constantly overlooked as a

use a self-made spirometer for lung capacity testing. According to Northrup, Krueger, and International Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Consensus Group (2013), patients with TSC has about one-third of the chance to develop Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAMs), which can cause the growth of smooth muscle on all lung structure. This may seriously affect the client’s lung function. Lung function test is essential to monitor client’s lung function, however, since a peak flow meter or a spirometer may not be affordable

Introduction: The experiment involves test subjects with different heights blowing into same elasticity balloons in one breath to discover if there are any correlations between human’s vital capacity and height. This experiment is categorized as biology as vital capacity is due to lungs and lungs are organs in a human body. Vital capacity is the amount of air that can be forcibly expelled from the lungs after breathing in as deeply as possible. The vital capacity is about 4,800 mL (4.8L) for an average

The sternocleidomastoid are muscles that are considered accessory. They are active for inhalation when needs increase or during high lung volumes as in hyperinflation. These muscles pull the sternum up and increase the size of the upper rib cage in the AP dimension, sometimes taught as pump handle elevation. These accessory muscles are affected by the position of the diaphragm and changes in the ZOA.10Kyndy The diaphragm displaces the abdomen and the rib cage equally during quiet breathing. If the

I selected this topic because it is extremely important to teach to a patient that has had surgery. The purpose of the incentive spirometer is to keep the lungs open and healthy. My patient has several risk factors that put her at risk for pneumonia. She is over 65 years old, was on anesthesia, bed rest, chronic disease, diabetes mellitus and recent antibiotic therapy. (Lewis, p. 501)

Abstract—This paper presents a new approach towards the development of a spirometer-on-chip device for point-of-care (PoC) diagnostics. The proposed device consists of a cantilever based airflow sensor fabricated through a Multi-User MEMS process (MUMPS). The deflection of each cantilever beam is measured using capacitive electrodes integrated on a single semiconductor chip. These electrodes are connected to an off-chip custom-made readout interface circuit for the measurement of minute capacitive

Patient Teaching–Incentive Spirometer Sergei Pugachov Georgia Southern University School of Nursing Dr. Linda Upchurch NURS 3163 An incentive spirometer is a device that our patients use to improve the function of their lungs. This main underlying principle is that breathing can be exercised to train the expansion of lungs capacity (Potter, Perry, Stockert, & Hall, 2013). Patients who qualify for this intervention include those who have recently had a surgery, were under anesthesia

view our student entries at Solanoinstructure.Edu INCENTIVE SPIROMETRY Solano College Nursing Program Amber Searcy 2nd year Nurse Fairfield Campus INCENTIVE SPIROMETRY Keeping your lungs strong and healthy. How do I use my incentive spirometer? Sit up straight