Which of the following mechanical ventilation settings are BEST after VV ECMO initiation?
A. Pressure controlled 25 cm H2O, rate 5, PEEP 15 cm H2O, FiO2 50% Correct Choice
B. Pressure controlled 30 cm H2O, rate 14, PEEP 10 cm H2O, FiO2 50% Wrong Choice!
C. Volume controlled, TV 5 mL/kg IBW, rate 14 PEEP 10 cm H2O, FiO2 50% Wrong Choice!
D. Volume controlled, TV 8 mL/kg IBW, rate 5, PEEP 10 cm H2O, FiO2 50% Wrong Choice!
Answer:A
Which of the following mechanical ventilation settings are BEST after VV ECMO initiation?
A. Pressure controlled 25 cm H2O, rate 5, PEEP 15 cm H2O, FiO2 50% Correct Choice B. Pressure controlled 30 cm H2O, rate 14, PEEP 10 cm H2O, FiO2 50% Wrong Choice! C. Volume controlled, TV 5 mL/kg IBW, rate 14 PEEP 10 cm H2O, FiO2 50% Wrong Choice! D. Volume controlled, TV 8 mL/kg IBW, rate 5, PEEP 10 cm H2O, FiO2 50% Wrong Choice!