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. 2020 Mar 28;46(5):854–887. doi: 10.1007/s00134-020-06022-5
Recommendation

32. For mechanically ventilated adults with COVID-19 and moderate to severe ARDS, we suggest using a higher PEEP strategy, over a lower PEEP strategy.

Weak recommendation, low-quality evidence.

Remarks: If using a higher PEEP strategy (i.e. PEEP > 10 cm H2O), clinicians should monitor patients for barotrauma.