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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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vital capacity of 45 yr old male patient is 4000ml , with IRV = 500ml , ERV = 500ml with respiratory rate of 22/min, calculate minute ventilation of the patient ?
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The correct answer is  minute ventilation = tial volume x respiratory rate ref : guyton andhall