Which of the following ventilator settings are typically used in ECMO for respiratory support?
I.Vt 5-7 ml/kg
II.PIP 25-25 cm H₂O
III.PEEP 2-3 cm H₂O
IV.Frequency 10-12

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The patient requiring ECMO primarily for a cardiac reason is not likely to have significant pulmonary issues,in which case the ventilator strategy is to maintain lung function near normal.In this scenario the ECMO ventilator settings are minimized to achieve a tidal volume of around 5 to 7 mL/kg and PEEP to maintain sufficient end-expiratory lung volume-typical settings would be PCV-SIMV,10-12 breaths/min,PIP/PEEP 25-27 / 5-7 cm H₂O.

Which of the Following Ventilator Settings Are Typically Used in ECMO