Think of it as a "Broselow Tape" for adults in regards to lung protective ventilation which can be used with any mechanical ventilator.
Tables may assist in setting optimal set-points on the mechanical ventilator. tables include;
- Predicted minute ventilation based on Ideal body weight.
- Ideal body weight and tidal per ml.
- Minimum inspiratory time setting.
- Minimum expiratory time setting.
- Pressure control setting for targeting tidal volume per Ideal body weight.
- I-time related to set frequency & duty cycle.
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