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0.5 x 800ml x
15/min x 0.2/ml x
60min x 8 = 576,000fibersThis is quite a number of fibers. If the person is at moderate
work, tidal volume would be higher and also to some extent, respiratory frequency. The
above value should be multiplied by about a factor of 3 to take a higher minute
ventilation into account, due to moderate work.
Note: When the above formula is used, make sure the units
are properly matched. A common mistake is to forget that exposure concentration is usually
given in mg/m3 and VT is given in liter or ml. There are 1,000 liters in each m3
and 1,000 ml in each liter! Expert scientists have used the above formula and published
results forgetting this. |