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VT

> 5ml/kg

VC

65-75 ml/kg

VE

5-8 L/min

MAP

5-10 cmH2O

MIP

>-20 cmH2O

MEP

> 40 cmH2O

RSBI

<100

VD/VT

<60%

Anatomical dead space

1 ml / pound of IBW

Cuff pressure

25-35 cmH2O

Capnography

3-5%

ICP

5-10 mmHg