Clinical guidelines based on compliance data
| Crs < 0.6 ml/cm H2O/m indicates very stiff lungs | Not advisable to reduce ventilator support |
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| Crs 0.6-1.2 ml/cm H2O/m indicates moderately stiff lungs | Weaning may be justified if clinically improving |
| Crs 1.2-1.8 ml/cm H2O/m indicates mild to moderate lung stiffness | Try weaning, aim for I:E < 1:2, PIP < 21, PEEP < 4 |
| Crs > 1.8 ml/cm H2O/m indicates minimal or no lung stiffness | Try weaning, aim for I:E < 1:2, PIP < 21, PEEP < 4 |