Vent settings.txt


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