Normal Values (Ventilatory)

Question 1

Tidal Volume (Vt)

Answer 1

> 5 mL/kg

Question 2

Vital Capacity (VC)

Answer 2

65-75 mL/kg

Question 3

Minute Ventilation (VE)

Answer 3

5-8 L/min

Question 4

Mean Airway Pressure (MAP)

Answer 4

5-10 cmH2O

Question 5

Maximum Expiratory Pressure (MEP)

Answer 5

> +40 cmH2O

Question 6

Maximum Inspiratory Pressure (MIP)

Answer 6

> -20 cmH2O

Question 7

Rapid Shallow Breathing Index (RSBI)

Answer 7

< 100

Question 8

Deadspace-to-Tidal Volume Ratio (VD/Vt)

Answer 8

< 60%

Question 9

Cuff Pressure

Answer 9

25-35 cmH2O

Question 10

Capnography

Answer 10

3-5%

Question 11

Intercranial Pressure (ICP)

Answer 11

5-15 mmhg