Sample Values
| Measure | Sample value at rest | Sample value moderate exercise |
|---|---|---|
| Tidal volume | 0.5 L | 3.0 L |
| Respiratory rate | 12 breaths/minute | 30 breaths/minute |
| Minute ventilation | 6.0 L/min | 90 L/min |
| Dead space | 0.15 L | 0.15 L |
| Dead space ventilation | 1.8 L/min | 4.5 L/min |
| Alveolar ventilation | 4.2 L/min | 85.5 L/min |
Pulmonary ventilation may be evaluated using a breathing tube or spirometer, measuring the movement of the chest and abdominal walls using respiratory inductance plethysmography or by isolating the subject in an enclosed metabolic chamber.
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