Volume targeted ventilation initial frequency
8-12 breaths/min
Volume targeted ventilation initial VT tidal volume
4-12 ml/kg IBW
6-10 most often used
Volume targeted ventilation initial Ve (minute ventilation)
5-10 lpm
Check that f and Vt give sufficient Ve
Volume targeted ventilation initial Vi (inspiratory volume)
40-100 lpm40-60 most commom
Volume targeted ventilation initial TI (inspiratory time)
0.8 - 1.2 sec
Volume targeted ventilation initial waveform
SquareDecel rampSine
Pressure targeted ventilation initial f
8-12 bpm
Pressure targeted ventilation initial PIP
~15 cmH2O
Pressure targeted ventilation initial TI (inspiratory time)
0.8-1.2 sec
Mechanical ventilation initial PEEP
5-10 cmH2O
Mechanical ventilation initial sensitivity
-0.5 - -2 cmH2O from baseline
Mechanical ventilation initial FiO2
0.21 - 1.0 to get PaO2 of 60-100 mmHg