*Prior to first use, ensure ventilator (as applicable) has been pre-set to utilize parameters of the user’s choice. Some ventilators may be preset to deliver an inspiration time (I-Time) instead of an I:E ratio. Some ventilators default to Volume or Pressure, which would need to be checked prior to use. Failure to appropriately set up and save these ventilator settings may delay use of the ventilator.

1. MODE: Assist Control (AC) or Adaptive Support Ventilation (ASV) -Hamilton-T1 only

Ensure the setting is either Volume or Pressure support. Some ventilators default to different settings.

2. Breaths Per Minute/Respiratory Rate: 14BPM (10-30 range)

3. TIDAL VOLUME (VT): 6ml/kg IBW (4-8ml/kg IBW range)

Quick Reference: (Detailed reference in Appendix C)

Male

66” = ~380cc [min: 255 / max: 510]

69” = ~420cc [min: 283 / max: 566]

72” = ~465cc [min: 310 / max: 621]

75” = ~505cc [min: 338 / max: 676]

Female

60” = ~273cc [min: 182 / max: 364]

63” = ~314cc [min: 210 / max: 419]

66” = ~356cc [min: 237 / max: 474]

69” = ~397cc [min: 265 / max: 530]

4. Fraction of Inspired Oxygenation (FiO2): 21 - 100% (0.21-1.0) (low flow O2 @ 3 LPM (liters per minute) = ~ 40% FiO2 [flowrate on Saros oxygen concentrator])

5. Inspiratory-to-Expiratory (I:E) Ratio: 1:2

6. Positive End-Expiratory Pressure (PEEP): 5 [Range 5-20 cmH20]

7. Pressure Support: 5 [Range 5-20 cmH20] Consider adding if the patient has airway edema or is being ventilated through a narrower diameter ETT.