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Driving pressure

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Plateau pressure − PEEP (volume control, passive patient).

cmH₂O
cmH₂O

Driving pressure

16 cmH₂O

High (> 15): reduce Vt if possible

Target ≤ 15
High (> 15): reduce Vt if possible

Formula

pplat - peep

References

  1. Amato MBP, et al. Driving pressure and survival in the acute respiratory distress syndrome. N Engl J Med 2015;372:747-55.

Used in

Initial ventilator settingsLung-protective ventilation and PEEPVV vs VA ECMO: modes and indicationsECMO referral: who, when and howDaily ECMO checks and rounds

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