1 Normal carbon dioxide elimination ... the need for measurement of arterial blood gases, for greater minute volume of ventilation and for prompt treatment of the underlying pulmonary complications.

Tidal volume (TV) is the amount of air breathed in with each normal breath. The average tidal volume is 0.5 litres (500 ml). Minute ventilation (VE) is the total volume of air entering the lungs ...

Tidal volume (TV) is the amount of air inspired or expired in a normal breath. The average resting tidal volume is approximately 500 ml. Minute ventilation (VE) is the amount or volume of air ...