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ARDS interfacility

55-year-old man, influenza-ARDS, on the sending ICU vent: PCV 32/12, FiO2 1.0, Pplat 34, P/F 82. They want a higher-level ECMO-capable ICU. You will transfer him onto your T1.

Proned overnight, now supine for transport. Last ABG 7.28 / 58 / 62 on 100%.

Sedated, paralyzed, ETT 8.0 at 23 cm, art line, central line running norepi 6 mcg/min.

ARRIVAL HR 108, Art 94/56, SpO2 88%, ETCO2 46, T 38.1.

ROTOR · 35 min · 7000 ft