along with lung volumes. In 51 newborn infants, an airway resistance value of 19.2±5.6 cm H 2 O/l/s was observed. Thoracic gas volume at functional residual capacity was 89.9±15.5 ml.

The average tidal volume is 0.5 litres (500 ml). Minute ventilation (VE) is the total volume of air entering the lungs in a minute. The average minute ventilation is 6 litres per minute.

The average tidal volume is 0.5 litres (500 ml). Inspiratory reserve volume is the maximum amount of additional air that can be taken into the lungs after a normal breath. Expiratory reserve ...