What are the factors that influence your vital capacity?
Factors which may affect tidal volume and therefore overall
minute ventilation during invasive ventilation include: lung
compliance and resistance, Correct ETT/ tracheostomy positioning,
adequate cuff pressure, ventilator settings ( eg. Is the pt in a
controlled or spontaneous mode of ventilation, the level of
pressure support dialed up etc), the patients conscious state and
the patency of the ETT/tracheostomy tube.