Ventilation Goals

Goals of ventilation should be :

  • Normocarbia (ETCO2/ PaCO2: 35 to 45 mmHg)
  • Arterial saturations >92%.
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After Intubation Confirmation
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target mv

References:

Vt: Tidal Volume
RR: Respiratory Rate
Ti: Insipiratory Time
PEEP: Positive End-expiratory Pressure
MV: Minute Ventilation
IBW: Ideal Body Weight
I:E: Inspiratory : Expiratory

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acute hypoxemia on ventilator
  • See additional information regarding ventilation strategies here