The most appropriate tidal volume setting for a 6'3" male ventilator patient with normal lungs is which of the following?
a. 300 mL
b. 500 mL
c. 700 mL
d. 900 mL
ANS: B
First calculate ideal body weight (IBW) = 106 + 6(ht – 60). Then using the range of 5-7 mL/kg IBW the tidal volume range for this patient is 445-623 mL.
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