Patient Parameters
cm
kg
kg
Tidal Volume
396-527
mL (6-8 mL/kg IBW)
Target6-8 mL/kg IBW
IBW used66 kg
Respiratory Rate
12-16
breaths/min
Minute Ventilation~5-9 L/min
I:E Ratio1:2
PEEP
5
cmH₂O
Range5-8 cmH₂O
Standard PEEP
Maintains FRC, prevents atelectasis
FiO₂ & Pressure Limits
Starting FiO₂0.4-0.5
Plateau Pressure< 30 cmH₂O
Driving Pressure< 15 cmH₂O
Peak Pressure< 35 cmH₂O
Quick Reference by Mode
| Mode | TV (mL/kg IBW) | PEEP | Pplat Goal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 6-8 | 5 | < 30 |
| Lung Protective | 6-8 | 5-8 | < 30 |
| ARDS | 4-6 | 10-15+ | < 30 |
| OLV | 4-6 | 5-10 | < 25 |
| Obese | 6-8 (IBW!) | 8-15 | < 30 |
IBW Formulas (Devine)
| Male | 50 + 2.3 × (height in inches - 60) |
| Female | 45.5 + 2.3 × (height in inches - 60) |