Dead Space - Physiology

Physiology

  • Dead space (physiology), air that is inhaled but does not play a role in gas exchange
  • Dead space ventilation, air exchange
  • Deadspace (in breathing apparatus), excess space which the flow of air or breathing gas must pass through and back again as the user breathes in and out, increasing the necessary respiratory effort to get the same amount of usable air or breathing gas

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