Table 2 Typical characteristics for initiating ECCO2R for rescue therapy and to facilitate ultra-protective ventilation in ARDS
From: ECCO2R therapy in the ICU: consensus of a European round table meeting
Parameter | Target for initiation in: Rescue | Target for initiation in: Ultra-protective ventilation |
|---|---|---|
Driving pressure | > 15 to 20 cmH2O | > 13 to 15 cmH2O |
Pplat | > 30 to 35 cmH2O | ≥ 25 cmH2O |
PaCO2 | ≥ 60 mmHg | ≥ 60 mmHg |
pH | < 7.25–7.30 | < 7.25–7.30 |
Respiratory rate | > 20 to 30 breaths/min | > 20 breaths/min |
PaO2/FiO2 | < 150 | < 150 |
PEEP | > 8 to 15 | ≥ 8 |