Which of the following two parameters are most commonly used for bedside assessment of res-piratory muscle strength?

a. Vital capacity and maximum inspiratory pressure
b. Vital capacity and peak flow
c. Maximum inspiratory pressure and MVV
d. MVV and vital capacity

ANS: A
The two values most commonly used for bedside assessment of respiratory muscle strength are vital capacity (VC) and maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP).

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