- 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. 2011.
peak inspiratory flow
Look at other dictionaries:
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
