Calculate the respiratory dead space volume using
- Tidal volume = 500ml
- Expired air pCO2 = 28mmHg
- Alveolar pCO2 = 40mmHg
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Respiratory dead space volume is normal.
Dead space is the part of the respiratory tract where
gaseous exchange does not take place.
Dead space is of two types – Anatomical dead space and
Physiological dead space.