NURSING ANM AND GNM

Detailed explanation-1: -Anatomical dead space is represented by the volume of air that fills the conducting zone of respiration made up by the nose, trachea, and bronchi. This volume is considered to be 30% of normal tidal volume (500 mL); therefore, the value of anatomic dead space is 150 mL.

Detailed explanation-2: -Understanding the equation will simplify the concept of dead space greatly. The equation states VD is equal to VT multiplied by the partial pressure of arterial carbon dioxide (PaCO2) minus partial pressure of expired carbon dioxide (PeCO2) divided by PaCO2.