Mechanical ventilation protocol summary of low tidal volume used in the ALVEOLI study.
Tidal volumes for the ARMA study were based on predicted body weight (PBW). This is a calculation based on gender and height. The following are reference tables with PBW calculated for 4-8ml tidal volumes for males and females.
Formula: Males: PBW (kg) = 50 + 2.3 (height (in) – 60); Females: PBW (kg) = 45.5 + 2.3 (height (in) – 60)
Prospective, Randomized, Multi-Center Trial of 12ml/kg Tidal Volume Positive Pressure Ventilation for Treatment of Acute Lung Injury and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARMA)