The most appropriate tidal volume setting for a 6'3" male ventilator patient with normal lungs is which of the following?
A) 300 mL
B) 500 mL
C) 700 mL
D) 900 mL

Name: The most appropriate tidal volume setting for a 6'3" male ventilator patient with normal lungs is which of the following? A) 300 mL B) 500 mL C) 700 mL D) 900 mL
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First calculate ideal body weight (IBW)= 106 + 6(ht - 60).Then using the range of 5-7 mL/kg IBW the tidal volume range for this patient is 445-623 mL.

The Most Appropriate Tidal Volume Setting for a 6'3" Male