What Is the Minimum Transpulmonary Pressure That Has Been Associated

question 14

Multiple Choice

What is the minimum transpulmonary pressure that has been associated with lung injury in animals?

• A) 30 cm H₂O
• B) 40 cm H₂O
• C) 50 cm H₂O
• D) 60 cm H₂O

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Definitions:

Internal Jugular

A vein located at the side of the neck that collects blood from the brain, the outside of the face, and the neck, returning it to the heart.

Superior Vena Cava

A large vein carrying deoxygenated blood from the upper half of the body to the heart's right atrium.

Subclavian Vein

A large vein located under the collarbone that helps return blood from the arm to the heart.

Intravenous Catheter

A thin tube inserted into a vein, primarily for the administration of medications, fluids, or to obtain blood samples.