Is there a best way to set tidal volume for mechanical ventilatory support?

Journal Article (Review)

Tidal breaths are an important component of mechanical ventilation. However, an inappropriate tidal volume setting can overstretch and injure the lung. Maximal stretch, tidal stretch, frequency of stretch, and rate of stretch are all implicated in such injury. Clinical trials have shown that limiting maximal and tidal stretch improves outcomes, even if gas exchange is partially compromised. Thus, current strategies should focus on limiting tidal and maximal stretch as much as possible.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • MacIntyre, NR

Published Date

  • June 2008

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 29 / 2

Start / End Page

  • 225 - v

PubMed ID

  • 18440432

Pubmed Central ID

  • 18440432

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 0272-5231

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1016/j.ccm.2008.01.004

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • United States