Solve the following using the equation . A patient has a tidal volume () of 425 cc and a dead space volume () of 250 cc. What is the alveolar volume () ?Answer: ____________

What will be an ideal response?


425 = 250 +
425 - 250 = 250 - 250 +
175 cc  =

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