38. • FiO 2 = 1.0 (initially) • Long expiratory time (I:E ratio >1:2) • Low tidal volume 5–7 ml/kg • Low ventilator rate (8–10 breaths/min) • Set inspiratory pressure 30–35 cm H2O on pressure control ventilation or limit peak inspiratory pressure to <40 cm H2O • Minimal PEEP <5 cm H2O
volume versus pressure controlled ventilation in ARDS have been reported but have been too small to detect any important outcome differences. Whatever mode of ventilation is used, it is now clear that