Adv Physiol Educ
By Cliff, William H.
“Case study analysis and the remediation of misconceptions about respiratory physiology”
Publisher: NIH Library of Medicines
4/30
Pp. 215-223
2006
Case study analysis and the remediation of misconceptions about respiratory physiology
Type: Empirical
Data collection method: Test
Number of subjects, range: Large — 31 or more
Grade and age of subjects: Adult — over 18 years
- PO2 in the blood is determined by hemoglobin (Hb) saturation.
- A change in inspired O2 must change alveolar CO2.
- Increases in metabolism lead to increased ventilation because the body “needs” more oxygen.
- Increases in minute ventilation are the result of increased breathing frequency.