Pediatric Pulmonology Glossary
103 terms total — 8 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026
Lung Clearance Index LCI
A measure of ventilation inhomogeneity derived from multiple-breath washout testing, reflecting how efficiently a gas (typically nitrogen or sulfur hexafluoride) is cleared from the lungs.
BiPAP
Bi-level positive airway pressure ventilation providing different pressure levels during inspiration and expiration for...
CPAP
Continuous positive airway pressure ventilation used to support spontaneous breathing in infants with respiratory distre...
forced vital capacity
The total volume of air that can be forcefully exhaled from the lungs after a maximal inhalation, measured during spirom...
Functional Residual Capacity
The volume of air remaining in the lungs at the end of a passive, tidal exhalation, representing the resting equilibrium...
inspiratory capacity
Maximum volume of air a person can inhale after a normal expiration, combining tidal volume and inspiratory reserve volu...
Paediatric Pulmonary Hypertension
A haemodynamic condition in children defined by a mean pulmonary arterial pressure exceeding 20 mmHg at rest, encompassi...
Total Lung Capacity
The maximum volume of air the lungs can contain after a maximal inspiratory effort, encompassing all lung subdivisions.
vocal cord paralysis
Inability of one or both vocal cords to move properly, causing voice changes and potential airway obstruction in pediatr...