Podcast 114 - Vent Strategies & Metabolic Acidosis w/ Bryan Winchell

2. The width of your flow waveform will tell you whether or not more inspiratory time will = more volume.

 

3.These patients typically don't need a ton of PEEP because they are spending such a short time exhaling (due to the fast rate). PEEP of zero is probably ok because the pressure will likely never truly get to zero. If a PEEP of zero gives you visceral pain, 3-5 mmHg is a good spot to start.