CMSA FCS(SA) Intermediate Practice Questions - Fellowship Of The College Of Surgeons Of South Africa - Intermediate Examination Exam

In a ventilated patient with ARDS, which strategy best reflects lung-protective ventilation principles?

Tidal volumes of 12–15 mL/kg actual body weight to prevent atelectasis Zero PEEP to minimise barotrauma in all ARDS patients Tidal volumes of about 6 mL/kg predicted body weight with plateau pressure usually ≤30 cmH2O Mandatory hyperventilation to PaCO2 <25 mmHg regardless of pH

Correct Answer:

Tidal volumes of about 6 mL/kg predicted body weight with plateau pressure usually ≤30 cmH2O

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