Minute Ventilation:
V
E
=
breathing frequency (f)
x
tidal volume (V
T
)
5 L/min
=
10/min
x
500 ml
Correction for V
D Anat
:
V
E
=
f x (V
T
– V
D anat
)
3.5 L/min
=
10/min
x
(500 – 150) ml