TABLE 3.
Ventilatory parameters post‐intubation and pre‐ECMO. NS (non‐significant) indicates no significant statistical difference between parameters
| Ventilatory parameters | Post‐Intubation | Pre‐ECMO | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ventilatory mode | ACV | ACV | NS |
| Vt (ml) | 420 ± 35 | 368 ± 41 | 0.0137 |
| Vt/PBW (ml/kg) | 6.4 ± 0.8 | 5.7 ± 0.8 | 0.0137 |
| Pplat (cmH2O) | 23 ± 1 | 29 ± 2 | 0.002 |
| PEEP (cmH2O) | 11 ± 1 | 11 ± 1 | NS |
| RR (/min) | 22 ± 4 | 21 ± 2 | NS |
| P/F (kPa) | 24 ± 6 | 10 ± 2 | 0.002 |
| Crs (ml/cmH2O) | 33 ± 4 | 19 ± 4 | 0.002 |
ACV, assist controlled ventilation; Crs, compliance of respiratory system; P/F, PaO2/FiO2 ratio; PEEP, positive end‐expiratory pressure; Pplat, plateau pressure; RR, respiratory rate; Vt, tidal volume.