Definition Definition: Tidal Volume (Vt) 4-7 cc/kg predicted body weight, i.e., [50 (male) OR 45 (female) +0.91(ht in cm – 152.4)] NHLBI: ARDS Network: Vt 6-8 cc/kg PBW AND Pplat <30 cm H20. PaO2 goal: 55-80mmHg. SpO2 goal: 88-95%. pH: 7.3-7.45. Rationale: Decreases incidence of Ventilator-Induced Lung Injury (VILI) – barotrauma, atelectato-trauma and volu-trauma secondary […]