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capacity

In economics, the maximum amount that can be produced when all the resources in an economy, industry, or firm are employed as fully as possible. Capacity constraints can be caused by lack of investment and skills shortages, and spare capacity can be caused by lack of demand.

capacity

Alternative term for volume, generally used to refer to the amount of liquid or gas that may be held in a container. Units of capacity include litre and millilitre (metric); pint and gallon (imperial).



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Once extubated, alert, and cooperative, the patient in the ICU may benefit from breathing exercises to increase tidal volume, improve thoracic-cage mobility, increase inspiratory capacity, enhance cough efficacy, and assist in removal of secretions.
Thus, a patient with a moderate degree of IM weakness would still have the force reserve needed to achieve a normal inspiratory capacity.
Merrick and Axon,[17] studying healthy subjects, did not find isotonic diaphragmatic exercise to improve inspiratory capacity (IC), peak inspiratory flow rate, or peak inspiratory pressure, although the subjects' increased exercise capacity may suggest improved inspiratory muscle endurance.
 
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