Setting up vent on pediatric

Guidelines for Set-up of Servo for Pediatrics:

1. Pt Range: Pediatric (if ideal VT greater than 40cc or less than 400cc)
2. Mode: PC if less than 10kg, otherwise PRVC
3. VT: 5-7 cc/kg post-term to 14 YO
4. PIP: Not greater than 30
5. PEEP: Start 4 – 5 CWP
6. FiO2: 5 – 10% above pre-intubation adjust to maintain desired SpO2.
7. Rate: Normal for age
8. I-time: a. Maintain I:E of 1:2
9. I-Rise time: As appropriate for patient to create pseudo sign wave.
10. PIP limit: 2-3 greater than PIP (other alarms as appropriate)

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