What VT range should be used for mechanical ventilation of a neonate?
a. 5 to 7 ml/kg
b. 6 to 8 ml/kg
c. 8 to 10 ml/kg
d. 10 to 12 ml/kg
ANS: B
When selecting VT, the clinician must consider a volume that provides adequate lung inflation without overstretching the alveoli. Setting VT that is too high most likely would result in lung injury. VT of 6 to 8 ml/kg is generally considered safe in most patients.
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