Adults
- Set p-High at the desired or target plateau pressure, typically around 20-30 cmH2O.
- If transitioning from conventional ventilation the measured plateau pressure may be used as long as it is <>
- Setting p-High 2-4 cmH2O above desired mean airway pressure may be used to initially set p-High.
Pediatrics
- Set p-High at the desired or target plateau pressure, typically around 20-30 cmH2O.
- If transitioning from conventional ventilation the measured plateau pressure may be used as long as it is < 30.
- Setting p-High 2-4 cmH2O above desired mean airway pressure may be used to initially set p-High.
Neonates
- Set p-High at the desired or target plateau pressure, typically around 10-25 cmH2O.
- If transitioning from conventional ventilation the measured plateau pressure may be used as long as it is < 25.
- Setting p-High 1-2 cmH2O above desired mean airway pressure may be used to initially set p-High.
Mean Airway Pressure & PaO2/FiO2 Ratio
The below table can be used to help set the initial p-High. Example if a patients calculated P/F ratio is only 160, then it will take a mean airway pressure of at least ~ 25 cmH2O for adequate oxygenation.
