Table 1 The results of the values for a and b according to the formula that \( \dot{\mathrm{V}} \)A(L/min) = frequency(cycle/min)a × aSV(L)b
From: Comparison of the ventilation characteristics in two adult oscillators: a lung model study
Oscillator | VA = k1 × aSVb | k1 = frequencya | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(IT%) | k1 | b | Frequency (cycle/min) | a | |
6 Hz | R100 (50%) | 242.50 | 1.4988 | 360 | 0.9329 |
3100B (50%) | 146.09 | 1.3009 | 0.8468 | ||
3100B (33%) | 95.43 | 1.1251 | 0.7744 | ||
8 Hz | R100 (50%) | 374.26 | 1.5705 | 480 | 0.9597 |
3100B (50%) | 184.08 | 1.3089 | 0.8448 | ||
3100B (33%) | 110.41 | 1.1397 | 0.7620 | ||