Breathing during relaxed wakefulness
| TTOT(s) | VT(l) | V˙(l/min) | Petco2 (mm Hg) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group A | 5.4 (2.1) | 0.58 (0.2) | 7.44 (2.5) | 41.0 (4.2) |
| Group B | 4.2 (0.4) | 0.43 (0.1) | 6.02 (1.31) | 38.3 (2.0) |
Group mean values (SD) for breath duration (TTOT), tidal volume (VT), ventilation, (V˙) and end tidal PCO2 (Petco 2) measured during relaxed wakefulness in patients with an RLM lesion plus a low ventilatory sensitivity to inhaled CO2 (group A; n=6) and patients of the non-RLM group with a normal sensitivity to inhaled CO2 (Group B; n=5).