Table 5.
NIV NAVA suggested settings.
| Initial settings | Maximum | Wean | Minimum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAVA level Edi max between 5–15 μV |
2 cm H2O/μV | 4 cm H2O/μV | 0.2 to 0.5 cmH2O/μV For Edi max >15 μV |
0.5 cmH2O/μV |
| PEEP | 6 cmH2O | 8-10 cmH2O | 1 cmH2O | 5 cmH2O |
| Edi Trigger | 0.5 μV | 2 μV | Adjust as needed | |
| Backup Pressure Control above PEEP | 15 cmH2O | 30–35 cmH2O | 1–2 cmH2O | Per NIPPV |
| Rate | 40 /min | Per NIPPV | Per NIPPV | Per NIPPV |
| Inspiratory time | 0.5 s | – | – | – |
| Trigger sensitivity | 1 to 2 | – | – | – |
Edi, electrical activity of diaphragm; PEEP, positive end expiratory pressure; NIPPV, nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation.