Ventilator Weaning And Long Term Complications

Question 1

What are PEEP an FIO2 requirements to start weaning

Answer 1

PEEP 5 or less
FIO2 <50%
Consider each case individually

Question 2

Spontaneous breathing trial vent settings

Answer 2

PEEP 5
PS 0
FIO2 <40

Question 3

What are failed SBT criteria

Answer 3

RR >35 for 5 min or longer
SaO2<90%
HR >140
HTN or Hypotension
Arrythmias
pH <7.32

Question 4

What is a RSBI

Answer 4

Rapid Shallow Breathing Index
If greater than 100 they are likely to fail extubation

Question 5

What is a cuff leak

Answer 5

Remove air from the cuff, you should hear a leak and see a drop in TV. That is a positive result and indicates that it is okay to extubated