Initial Mech. Ventilator Settings

Question 1

Initial respiratory rate (RR) settings for: Neonate (breaths/min)

Answer 1

40-60

Question 2

Initial respiratory rate (RR) settings for: Infants

Answer 2

30-50

Question 3

Initial respiratory rate (RR) settings for: Toddlers

Answer 3

24-40bpm

Question 4

Initial respiratory rate (RR) settings for: Preschooler

Answer 4

20-35bpm

Question 5

Initial respiratory rate (RR) settings for: Child

Answer 5

18-30

Question 6

Initial respiratory rate (RR) settings for: Teen

Answer 6

12-20
(same as adults)

Question 7

Initial tidal volume (Vt) settings for: Neonates (ml/kg)

Answer 7

4-6

Question 8

Initial tidal volume (Vt) settings for: Pediatrics (ml/kg)

Answer 8

5-8

Question 9

Initial tidal volume (Vt) settings for: Adults (mL/kg)

Answer 9

6-8

Question 10

Initial Inspiratory Time (Ti) settings for: Neonates (seconds)

Answer 10

0.30-0.40

Question 11

Initial Inspiratory Time (Ti) settings for: Infants (seconds)

Answer 11

0.35-0.55

Question 12

Initial Inspiratory Time (Ti) settings for: Toddler (seconds)

Answer 12

0.5-0.75

Question 13

Initial Inspiratory Time (Ti) settings for: preschool (seconds)

Answer 13

0.6-0.8

Question 14

Initial Inspiratory Time (Ti) settings for: Child

Answer 14

0.7-0.8

Question 15

Initial Inspiratory Time (Ti) settings for: Teen (seconds)

Answer 15

0.8-1.0

Question 16

Initial PEEP settings for all infants and kids?

Answer 16

5

Question 17

What is the neonate rule of 5 for mech. ventilation?

Answer 17

Vt: 5 mL/kg
RR: 50
PEEP: 5

Question 18

Initial Respiratory Rate (RR) for adults?

Answer 18

12-16 bpm

Question 19

when would you infant use active humidity for adult/passive humidity?

Answer 19

• < 25kg use infant circuit w/active humidity
• > 25kg use adult/passive (unless indicated)

Question 20

What should you set initial FiO2 to?

Answer 20

Whatever the pts. currently on or .4-0.5.

• generally speaking FiO2 and PEEP don’t move too much.

Question 21

What are FiO2 ranges to aim for on mech. ventilation for neonates
need to confirm

Answer 21

0.21-0.30

• or match what babe is on.
• try to wean down if possible to prevent ROP.