peak inspiratory flow — (PIF) the greatest rate of airflow that can be achieved during forced inhalation, beginning with the lungs maximally deflated. Called also peak inpiratory flow rate … Medical dictionary
peak inspiratory flow rate — see under flow … Medical dictionary
PIFR — peak inspiratory flow rate … Medical dictionary
PIF — Peak inspiratory flow (Pico de flujo inspiratorio) Prolactin inhibiting factor (Factor inhibidor de la prolactina) … Diccionario de siglas médicas y otras abreviaturas
PIFR — • peak inspiratory flow rate … Dictionary of medical acronyms & abbreviations
Mechanical ventilation — In architecture and climate control, mechanical or forced ventilation is the use of powered equipment, e.g. fans and blowers, to move air see ventilation (architecture). Mechanical ventilation Intervention … Wikipedia
PIF — paratoid isoelectric focusing parotid variant [protein]; peak inspiratory flow; photoinhibition factor; proinsulin free; prolactin inhibiting factor; prolactin release inhibiting factor; proliferation inhibiting factor; prostatic interstitial… … Medical dictionary
PIF — • paratoid isoelectric focusing parotid variant [protein]; • peak inspiratory flow; • photoinhibition factor; • proinsulin free; • prolactin inhibiting factor; • prolactin release inhibiting factor; • proliferation inhibiting factor; • prostatic… … Dictionary of medical acronyms & abbreviations
Spirometry — TLC Total lung capacity: the volume in the lungs at maximal inflation RV Residual volume: the volume of air remaining in the lungs … Wikipedia
Modes of mechanical ventilation — Contents 1 Positive and negative pressure ventilation 1.1 Negative pressure ventilation 1.1.1 Types of negat … Wikipedia
Respiratory minute volume — TLC Total lung capacity: the volume in the lungs at maximal inflation RV Residual volume: the volume of air remaining in the lungs … Wikipedia