normal pH
7.35-7.45
PaCO2
35-45 mmHg
PaO2
80-100 mmHg
HCO3
22-26 mEq/L
RSBI
rapid shallow breathing index
<105
calculated: RR/Vt in L
MIP
max insp. pressure
-20 to -30 cmH2O
MEP
Max exp. pressure
>40 cmH2O
Vt
> 5 mL/kg
VC
10 mL/kg
about 3-5 L
normal VD/Vt ratio
20-40% off vent
less than 60% on vent
calculate:
PaCO -PECO2/PaCO
A-aDO2
alveolar-arterial diffusion of oxygen
25-65 mmHg
Elevated indicates a v/q mismatch
CaO2
17-20%
CvO2
14-16%
C(a-v)O2
Mixed venous
4-5%
If it’s high, it can indicate shunting
P/F ratio
PaO2/FIO2
>400
(determines the severity of lung injury)