VAC: ventilator-associated condition; FiO2: fraction of inspired oxygen; PEEP: positive end expiratory pressure; VAE: ventilator-associated event.
* Daily minimum defined by lowest value of FiO2 or PEEP during a calendar day that is maintained for at least 1 hour.
¶ Daily minimum PEEP values of 0 to 5 cm H2O are considered equivalent for the purposes of VAE surveillance.Do you want to add Medilib to your home screen?