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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?