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Glossary

Welch Allyn CP 200 Spirometry Option

VT. Tidal volume (in liters). Also called TV, although VT is the preferred abbreviation. The volume of air that

enters the lungs during inspiration and leaves the lungs during expiration in a normal breathing cycle.
One of the most important parameters in SVC testing. See also

MV

,

tidal breathing

, and

tidal volume

curve

.

workstation. See

CardioPerfect workstation

.