Table 3

Mean (SD) breathing parameters at rest

Relatives Controls
Ti (min)1.73  (0.38)1.69  (0.48)
Te (min)2.76 (0.62)2.39 (0.83)
Ti/Ttot 0.39 (0.42)0.44 (0.30)
f 13.72 (3.00)15.93 (4.66)
e(l/min)10.27 (2.14)11.90 (2.35)
Petco 2 (mmHg)35.16 (4.39)37.03 (4.10)
  • Ti = inspiratory time; f = breathing frequency; Te = expiratory time; V˙e = minute ventilation; Petco 2 = end tidal CO2pressure.