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Minute Ventilation (VE)

Minute ventilation is the total volume of air moved in and out of the lungs per minute. It is a key parameter in assessing ventilatory adequacy.

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Formula

VE = RR × Vt

References

  • Hess DR, Kacmarek RM. Essentials of Mechanical Ventilation, 4th Edition.
  • Walsh BK. Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care, 5th Edition.