Fig. 3 From: The predictive validity for mortality of the driving pressure and the mechanical power of ventilation(a) Predictive validity for the ΔP and the MP compared to baseline risk based on APACHE IV scores; (b) predictive validity for the ΔP and the MP compared to baseline risk based on SAPS II. Abbreviations: ΔP, respiratory system driving pressure; ARDS, acute respiratory distress syndrome; ICU, intensive care unit; MP, mechanical power of ventilation normalized for predicted body weight; PBW, predicted body weightBack to article page