Protective Mechanical Ventilation Calculator (ARDSnet)

Predicted body weight (PBW, Devine formula) and target tidal volume at 6 mL/kg PBW (protective range 4-8 mL/kg), plateau pressure ≤30 cmH2O and target driving pressure <15 cmH2O, per the ARDSnet protocol (NEJM 2000) and Amato et al. (NEJM 2015).

Medical notice: Reference and organization tool for healthcare professionals. This is NOT a medical device, does NOT provide a diagnosis, and does NOT replace clinical judgment or current institutional guidelines. The professional using this calculator is responsible for validating every result against current evidence and regulations before applying it to a real patient. Free tool by CESCAC Productos y Servicios S.A.S. (RUC 0993389404001, Ecuador).

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