What initial tidal volume setting on the ventilator would be recommended for a 70-kg adult male with ARDS?
a. 350 mL
b. 420 mL
c. 560 mL
d. 700 mL
C
The suggested guideline for calculating the patient's tidal volume is to start at 8 mL/kg of ideal body weight (8 mL/kg ? 70 kg = 560 mL).
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