The default options and settings are determined by age group. To remove the override of the age group for a neonate, see Changing a Neonate Age For Orders.
If you haven't already:
Click Write (ALT+W).
Click Respiratory (ALT+P).
Click Mechanical Ventilation (ALT+M).
Some respiratory orders are available only for inpatients.
Complete the form
Click Ventilator Mode Profile (ALT+V) to review the names and purposes of the ventilator modes. Click Exit (ALT+E).
To order intubation, click Settings; to order removal of existing tubes, click Extubate.
For intubation, click to select a mode from the appropriate weight-based category.
Enter the settings.
A selection or entry is required for all sections except Other Settings.
All fields—free-text and drop-down lists—must be completed for selected options.
Other Settings should be completed as needed.
Type instructions as needed.
Select a Time (Now or Other ).
Click OK (ALT+O).
Depending on the order, you may be prompted to include other orders. See Overview of Consequent Orders.
Write additional orders as needed, then sign the session.