Navigating PEEP in Critical Care with Eric Kriner

The Gas Exchange podcast introduces the topic of PEEP and its selection criteria, emphasizing the importance of customizing PEEP settings based on patient physiology and BMI. The discussion delves into the considerations for hypotensive patients, understanding distending pressure, and setting PEEP based on physiological measurements. Additionally, the podcast explores PEEP selection for asthmatic patients, highlighting the need for individualized ventilator approaches and dosing. Takeaways Customizing PEEP settings based on patient physiology Consideration of BMI and patient-specific factors in PEEP selection Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Gas Exchange Podcast 09:21 Considerations for Hypotensive Patients and PEEP Selection 26:00 Setting PEEP Based on Physiological Measurements 33:03 PEEP Selection for Asthmatic Patients