ARDS

Question 1

When would you consider prone ventilation?

Answer 1

Hint - beeline, <150, >10, >6, ml/kg

All of the below;

• ARDs present (Berlin)
• Pa02:Fi02 ratio <150mmHg
• PEEP>10
• Fi02 >6
• TV 6ml/kg

Question 2

T/F 2012 Berlin Definition

• Need PEEP/CPAP 10 to calculate P/F Ratio
• Doesn’t need CXR
• ARDS can only be diagnosed in Tubed patients
• Has a factor to correct for altitude
• Severe ARDS has a P/F ratio <100kPA

Answer 2

• Need PEEP/CPAP 10 to calculate P/F Ratio - F
• Doesn’t need CXR F (or CT)
• ARDS can only be diagnosed in Tubed patients F
• Has a factor to correct for altitude T
• Severe ARDS has a P/F ratio <100kPA - F (mmHg)