A 5 ft tall female who weighs 300 lb requires mechanical ventilation.If the prescribed tidal volume for this patient's condition is 6 mL/kg IBW,where should the set tidal volume be set?

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The ideal body weight (IBW) for a 5 ft tall female is calculated using the formula: 45.5 kg + 2.3 kg for each inch over 5 feet. Since the patient is exactly 5 feet tall, her IBW is 45.5 kg. The prescribed tidal volume is 6 mL/kg of IBW, so the tidal volume should be set to 45.5 kg * 6 mL/kg = 273 mL, which is approximately 290 mL.

A 5 Ft Tall Female Who Weighs 300 Lb Requires