Questions and Answers
What is the initial physiologic defect that varies according to each pathology?
Varying initial V/Q ratio
What is the optimal V/Q ratio for maintaining normal gas exchange?
0.8
What is the consequence of a mismatch between ventilation and perfusion in the area of pathology?
Impaired gas exchange and increased work of breathing
What is the degree of physical correspondence between ventilated and perfused areas of the lungs called?
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What is the blood flow through the pulmonary circulation that is available for gas exchange called?
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