A 3-Year-Old Child Has Been Diagnosed with Epiglottitis and Was

question 14

Multiple Choice

A 3-year-old child has been diagnosed with epiglottitis and was intubated due to severe respiratory distress. After 24 hours of antibiotics, the therapist is considering extubation. What will be an acceptable leak before considering extubation?

• A) 10 to 20 cm H₂O.
• B) 20 to 30 cm H₂O.
• C) 30 to 35 cm H₂O.
• D) An audible leak at any pressure level is enough to consider extubation.

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