Scott Weingart

Scott Weingart, a critical care and emergency medicine expert, joins the conversation to share his insights on mechanical ventilation and managing obstructive lung diseases. He challenges traditional tidal volume formulas, advocating for 8–10 mL/kg in acidosis cases. Scott breaks down the importance of context when determining minute ventilation and the role of inspiratory flow and sedation in obstructive patients. He also highlights when to avoid intubating DKA patients and clarifies misconceptions about PEEP, stressing that not all strategies are universally applicable.