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A new formula for estimating oxygen consumption in man and animal

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A formula for estimating oxygen consumption in man and animals using outlet volume flow and oxygen fraction of CO2-free outlet air is derived. The formula is simplified and the error induced is evaluated. Two applications are discussed.

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  1. National Defence Research. Institute, Sundbyberg

    Lennart A. Wennberg

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Wennberg, L.A. A new formula for estimating oxygen consumption in man and animal. Europ. J. Appl. Physiol. 34, 65–68 (1975). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00999917

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