The average tidal volume range in an individual with no pulmonary problems is which of the fol-lowing?
a. 4-5 mL/kg IBW
b. 5-8 mL/kg IBW
c. 8-10 mL/kg IBW
d. 12-15 mL/kg IBW
ANS: B
Recommended guidelines are to target the VT to 5-8 mL/kg ideal body weight (IBW) while en-suring that the plateau pressure (Pplateau) is maintained at less than 30 cm H2O.
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