Normal and critical values for intubation/ Weaning Parameters/ calculations Flashcards
Normal pH
7.35-7.45
Critical pH for intubation
<7.25
Normal PaCO2
35-45
Critical PaCO2 for intubation
> 55 and rising
Normal ratio of dead space to tidal (VD/VT) range
0.3-0.4
critical ratio of dead space to tidal (VD/VT) for intubation
> 0.6
Normal PaO2
80-100 mm Hg
Critical PaO2 for intubation
<70 (on O2 >0.6)
Normal P(A-a)O2
5-20
critcial P(A-a)O2 for intubation
> 450 (on O2)
normal PaO2/PAO2
0.75
critical PaO2/PAO2 for intubation
<0.15
normal PaO2/FiO2
475
critical PaO2/FiO2 (P/F ratio) for intubation
<200
Normal MIP (NIF or pIMAX)
-100 to -50
critical MIP (NIF or pIMAX) for intubation
-20 to 0
Normal Maximum expiratory pressure (MEP)
100
Critical Maximum expiratory pressure (MEP) for intubation
<40
normal Vital capacity (range)
65-75
critical vital capacity for intubation (range)
<10 to 15
normal Tidal volume
6-8
critical tidal volume for intubation
<5
normal RR (f)
12-20
critical RR(f) for intubation
> 35