FiO2 100% (1.0) and ween down
Rate 8-12/min
consider 5-6 for asthma with permissive hypercapnea
Mode
A/C = default (most)
SIMV = with obstructive airway disease and an intact respiratory effort (e.g. some COPD, asthma)
PC = with intact respiratory effort and non-severe respiratory failure (prefered in chronic vent)
PEEP 0-5 mmH20
Tidal volume: 5-8 cc/kg (eg. 500-600cc)
(adjust to plateau pressure <35 cmH20)
I/E 1:2
Pressure support: 5-8cm to overcome endotracheal tube
consider 5-6 for asthma with permissive hypercapnea
A/C = default (most)
SIMV = with obstructive airway disease and an intact respiratory effort (e.g. some COPD, asthma)
PC = with intact respiratory effort and non-severe respiratory failure (prefered in chronic vent)
(adjust to plateau pressure <35 cmH20)
Initial mechanical ventilation settings
Ventilation modes
Chest x-ray interpretation
Mechanical ventilation 
Delayed sequence intubation
Noninvasive ventilation
Airway pressure release ventilation
Neonatal resuscitation