Average ventilatory variables at exhaustion for index and control groups (n=16 pairs)
| Index | Control | Differences (index–control) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ve (l/min) | 56 (47.5–64.5) | 60 (52–68) | −4.3 (−9.0 to +0.4) |
| Vt (l) | 1.04 (0.81–1.27) | 1.23 (1.01–1.45) | −0.196-150 (−0.05 to −0.32) |
| rf (breaths/min) | 56 (51–61) | 50 (46–54) | 5.96-150(+0.8 to +11.1) |
| Ti/Tb (%) | 50 (48–52) | 52 (51–53) | −1.6 (−3.5 to +0.3) |
| Vi/Ti (l/s) | 1.59 (1.33–1.85) | 1.65 (1.42–1.88) | −0.07 (−0.2 to +0.06) |
| Ve/Te (l/s) | 1.51 (1.29–1.73) | 1.68 (1.45–1.91) | −0.176-150(−0.33 to −0.01) |
Values shown are mean (95% confidence interval). Ve = minute ventilation; Vt = tidal volume; rf = respiratory frequency; Ti/Tb = inspiratory percentage of breath cycle; Vi/Ti = mean inspiratory flow; Ve/Te = mean expiratory flow.
↵6-150 p<0.05.