VentGuide is an educational and clinical decision support tool for healthcare professionals applying evidence-based ventilator management protocols.
All outputs derive from published guidelines (ARDSNet ARMA trial NEJM 2000; ESC/ERS; ACCP) and do not constitute medical advice.
Clinical judgment of the treating physician supersedes all outputs.
Please do not enter any patient-identifying or HIPAA-protected information into this tool.
Sources: ARDSNet · ACCP · ATS · Amato et al. NEJM 2015 · Berlin Definition 2012
VentGuide
Decision Support · Not Medical Advice
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Patient Parameters
cm
kg
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Ventilator Mode & Settings
mL
bpm
cmH₂O
%
cmH₂O
bpm
cmH₂O
%
cmH₂O
cmH₂O
%
mL
bpm
cmH₂O
cmH₂O
%
mL
bpm
cmH₂O
%
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Airway Mechanics & Flow
cmH₂O
cmH₂O
L/min
I
E
%
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ABG Results
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mmHg
mmHg
mEq/L
mEq/L
Previous ABG
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mmHg
mmHg
mEq/L
Current ABG
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mmHg
mmHg
mEq/L
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Clinical Context Flags
Obstructive (COPD/Asthma)
Elevated ICP / Neuro
Obesity (BMI >35)
Post-Cardiac Surgery
Pregnancy
Severe Metabolic Acidosis
VentGuide — Clinical Ventilator Report
Clinical Summary
Current Parameters
Ventilator Settings
ABG Values
Key Parameters
Urgent Alerts
Recommended Actions
Tidal Volume Targets
mL/kg IBW
TV (mL)
ARDSNet PEEP Guidance
ABG Interpretation
Serial ABG Trend
Enter ABG values above to see interpretation here.
Predicted Next ABG
Parameter
Current
Predicted (2–4 hrs)
Reliability
Subject to variation — physiological estimates based on standard respiratory equations. Actual values depend on dead space fraction, lung recruitability, hemodynamics, and patient-specific factors. Always recheck ABG 30 minutes after any ventilator change.
Try Your Own Settings
Thinking of different settings? Enter them below to estimate the resulting ABG, based on the current ABG entered above.
%
cmH₂O
bpm
mL
Parameter
Current
With Your Settings
Confidence
Rough estimate — assumes the current ABG and other physiology stay otherwise constant. Actual response depends on lung mechanics, dead space, and time since the change. Always recheck ABG after any real ventilator change.
Teaching Pearl
Built by RP, MD, and offered free to everyone — students, educators, and clinicians alike — hoping it helps you learn and supports better care at the bedside.
VentGuide is provided free of charge for general educational and clinical decision-support purposes only. It is not a medical device, does not diagnose or treat any condition, and does not create a doctor-patient relationship with its creator or any contributor. It is not a substitute for professional medical judgment, your institution's protocols, or the treating clinician's assessment of the individual patient.
No Warranty & Limitation of Liability
This tool is provided "as is," without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including accuracy, completeness, or fitness for a particular purpose. Use is entirely at your own risk. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the creator and any contributors disclaim all liability for any injury, loss, or damage arising from use of, or reliance on, this tool. Always independently verify calculations and follow current clinical guidelines.
No PHI, Please
Please do not enter any patient names, medical record numbers, or other identifying information into this tool.
Privacy
VentGuide has no server, account system, or analytics. The values you enter are saved only in your own browser, so you can resume where you left off, and are never transmitted, collected, or shared with anyone, including the creator. Use "Reset All" at any time to clear this saved data from your browser.