Bedside steps

1. 1
   ABG 6-step

   Six-step ABG interpretation: pH → primary disorder → compensation → anion gap → delta/delta → oxygenation (pairs with t…

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2. 2
   ARDSnet lung-protective ventilation

   Calculates low tidal volume by predicted body weight, the plateau-pressure target and the PEEP/FiO₂ ladder to implement…

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3. 3
   RSBI

   RSBI = respiratory rate ÷ tidal volume (L); < 105 predicts successful weaning/extubation (Yang-Tobin).

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4. 4
   SBT readiness screeningAlternate branch

   Before weaning, assesses whether the patient meets the readiness criteria to start a spontaneous breathing trial (SBT) …

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5. 5
   SilvermanAlternate branch

   Grade respiratory distress in the newborn (0 = no distress).

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[Respiratory failure / ARDS / ventilation · bedside workflow]
ABG 6-step：not calculated
ARDSnet lung-protective ventilation：not calculated
RSBI：not calculated
SBT readiness screening：not calculated
Silverman：not calculated
Guideline：ARDS / mechanical ventilation guidance (see tool pages for exact version notes)
Reviewed：2026-09-05
For licensed clinicians only. Local calculation; does not replace clinical judgment or individualized shared decision-making. Integrate guideline version, patient preference, and bleed–thrombosis trade-offs.

For licensed clinicians only. Local calculation; does not replace clinical judgment or individualized shared decision-making. Integrate guideline version, patient preference, and bleed–thrombosis trade-offs.