Until evidence can be found that suggests a benefit of applying PEEP according to the duration of ALI/ARDS, ventilator management should be focused on the ARDS Network low tidal volume protocol.

Development of new-onset ARDS is a relatively common complication (152 of 798 patients) in those receiving mechanical ventilation for ≥ 48 h in the ICU. In this study, high airway pressure and ...