Tag: Liters per minute

For patients requiring supplemental oxygen, over 70% are prescribed 2 liters per minute or less to start. This medical measurement, known as a **normal LPM rate**, is not a single value but a personalized prescription based on individual needs and determined by a healthcare provider.

An average adult at rest breathes about 6 liters of air per minute, a measurement known as minute ventilation. However, the definition of what is the normal LPM (liters per minute) varies significantly depending on the context, from natural breathing to prescribed medical oxygen therapy.