According to ARDS guidelines, which tidal volume is most appropriate?
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Correct answer: 6 mL/kg ideal body weight
Lung-protective ventilation in ARDS uses a low tidal volume of about 6 mL/kg ideal body weight to reduce ventilator-induced lung injury (VILI).
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