Common mechanical ventilator settings managed by critical care physicians and respiratory therapists include the tidal volume, respiratory rate, fraction of inspired oxygen, positive end-expiratory pressure, and peak inspiratory pressure. Tidal volume determines the precise amount of air delivered with each breath based on the patient's ideal body weight. Respiratory rate dictates the frequency of breaths delivered per minute. FiO2 controls the oxygen concentration percentage supplied to the lungs. PEEP maintains baseline pressure at the end of expiration to prevent alveolar collapse, while peak pressure limits airway stress during mechanical inflation cycles to protect delicate lung tissues.
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