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anatomical dead space

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anatomical dead space [‚an·ə′täm·ə·kəl ′ded ‚spās]
(anatomy)


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Marked declines in the PaC02 occur by increased tidal volumes as well as dilution or washout of the C02 in the anatomical dead space.
Usually, these tidal volumes end up being less than the patient's anatomical dead space, which is especially important if the patient being ventilated has non-compliant or stiff lungs, in which case conventional mechanical ventilation is likely to cause barotrauma due to overdistension.
 
 
 
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