Decision Modeler Report

Tidal volume and Predicted Body Weight

Published: 4/14/2020

By: John Svirbely MD

Table of Contents

Tidal volume and Predicted Body Weight

Overview

Tidal Volume and Predicted Body Weight

Decision Requirement Diagram

Elements

Tidal volume and Predicted Body Weight

Overview

The ratio of tidal volume to predicted body weight is used to adjust mechanical ventilation.

Tidal Volume and Predicted Body Weight

Decision Requirement Diagram

Elements

Tidal volume in mL per kg body weight (Decision)

Decision Logic (Literal Expression)

Tidal volume in mL per kg body weight

Tidal Volume in mL/Predicted body weight in kilograms


References (Knowledge Source)

Description

ARDSNet. ardsnet.org

Robinson JD, Lupkiewicz SM, et al. Determination of ideal body weight for drug dosage calculations. Am J Hosp Pharm. 1983; 40: 1016-1019. 6869387

Attachment

Determination of ideal body weight for drug dosage calculations.

Predicted body weight in kilograms (Decision)

Decision Logic (Literal Expression)

Predicted body weight in kilograms

if Sex="Male" then 50+(2.3*(Height in inches-60)) else 45.5 + (2.3*(Height in inches-60))


Tidal Volume in mL (Input Data)

Height in inches (Input Data)

Semantic Link

Demographics Vitals Pulmonary - Height in inches

Sex (Input Data)

Semantic Link

Demographics Vitals Pulmonary - Sex