Medicine
Ventilator Settings and Weaning Parameters in ARDS
Quick fact
The ARDSNet trial (2000) showed that using a low tidal volume (6 mL/kg of predicted body weight) instead of the traditional 12 mL/kg reduced mortality by 22% in ARDS patients.
Why this is interesting
When a patient's lungs stiffen, a ventilator can be a lifeline—or a hazard. How do doctors choose the right settings to save a life without causing more damage?