A pediatric patient with air leak syndrome is being ventilated with PC-CMV.The settings are: rate = 20 breaths/min,TI = 0.8 sec,PIP = 30 cm H₂O,PEEP = 8 cm H₂O,FɪO₂ = 0.8,MAP = 14 cm H₂O.The patient is to be switched to HFOV.What MAP range is appropriate for this patient?

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The initial MAP usually is set at the same level as or 2-3 cm H₂O higher than that required for conventional ventilation.

A Pediatric Patient with Air Leak Syndrome Is Being Ventilated