Ventilatory strategies in patients with ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome) are based on clinical trial data from numerous large prospective clinical trials. Current strategies focus on: Limiting tidal volume (6ml/kg predicted body weight) to avoid volutrauma Formula for predicted body weight: Males: PBW (kg) = 50 + 2.3 (height (in) – 60); Females: PBW (kg) […]