Operation: Getting Started
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Ventilator Graph
The graph labeled as figure 11 below shows tidal volume vs. body mass and rate for labo-
ratory mammals in a resting state. (Apparatus dead space must be added.)
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Figure 11.Ventilator Graph
Ventilation Parameters
Mammals with < 70g Body Mass
Body Mass (g)
Vt (ml)
15
0.1
20
0.12
30
0.18
40
0.24
50
0.30
60
0.36
70
0.42
Rate (BPM)
159
148
133
123
117
111
107