FIZZ ICU

Transpulmonary pressure = Alveolar pressure (Palv) – Pleural pressure (Ppl)

This VILI was described by Gattinoni as ergotrauma. Ergo is Greek for work and looks at the power across the respiratory system.

What if I said the idea of 6mL/kg tidal volumes should be abandoned and has led to a huge misunderstanding of what is best for patients?

Total Pressure = Resistive Pressure + Distending Pressure

You want to bring down their CO2 as quickly and efficiently as possible.