Predicted body weight and tidal volume
ARDSNet predicted body weight and 4 to 8 mL/kg tidal volumes.
Inputs
0 of 2SexUsed by the equation
When to use
- Setting initial ventilator tidal volume.
Pearls and pitfalls
- Always use height, never actual weight.
- Aim for plateau pressure at or below 30 cmH₂O.
Why use
All target volumes in one table.
- where
- B
- 50 (male) or 45.5 (female)
- H
- Height, cm
- Vt
- Tidal volume, mL