BUMC Basics.pdf - Anesthesia Home
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• Ineffective respiratory effort, ie, Agonal Breathing or<br />
Respiratory Muscle Weakness (Max Inspiratory Force 1d)<br />
I:E Ratio = 1:2 to 1:4 which is determined by your Inspiratory<br />
Flow Rate. TV and respiratory rate in Volume Controlled<br />
Ventilation<br />
Positive End Expiratory Pressure (PEEP) = 0-10 cm of H20<br />
(may have to increase more if clinically indicated)<br />
• Higher levels of PEEP in asthmatics and COPD patients<br />
may worsen auto-peeping<br />
• In ARDS, may have to use higher level of PEEP for any<br />
given FiO2 (see ARDS)