A frequency of 6 Hz corresponds to how many breaths per minute?

To determine the number of breaths per minute corresponding to a frequency of 6 Hz, it’s important to understand the relationship between frequency and ventilation rate. Frequency in Hertz (Hz) represents cycles per second. Therefore, a frequency of 6 Hz means there are 6 cycles (or breaths) occurring every second.

To convert this frequency to breaths per minute, you multiply the number of cycles per second by the number of seconds in a minute:

6 breaths/second × 60 seconds/minute = 360 breaths/minute.

This calculation clearly shows that a frequency of 6 Hz correlates with 360 breaths per minute. It highlights the direct conversion between the frequency in Hertz and the ventilation rate in breaths per minute, emphasizing the importance of understanding how to make these conversions in mechanical ventilation settings.