Weaning HFOV and transitioning to conventional ventilation
When the goals below are met (but no sooner than 24 hours) switch to PCV.
•
FiO
is weaned to 0.40
2
•
mP
is 22 to 24 cmH
aw
•
SpO
> 88% (or as ordered)
2
The patient should be stable on the above settings and able to tolerate
suctioning and brief disconnects. The chest x-ray should show resolution of the
underlying process.
O
2
22