Definition of ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome):

 

P:F Ratio

 

Predicted Body Weight

 

Oxygenation goal: SaO2 88-95% or PaO2 55-80 mmHg

 

Plateau pressure goal: ≤ 30 cm H2O

 

pH goal: 7.3 - 7.45

 

NHLBI ARDS Network Text