What is the minute ventilation if the respiratory frequency is 20 and the tidal volume is 0.5 Liters? 15 L/min. 40 L/min. 100 L/min. 5 L/min. 10 L/min.
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To do this, we multiply the respiratory frequency (20 breaths per minute) by the tidal volume (0.5 Liters per breath). So, the minute ventilation is 20 breaths/minute * 0.5 Liters/breath = 10 Liters/minute. Show more…
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