What Is the Recommended Cuff Pressure When Using a Cuffed

question 15

Multiple Choice

What is the recommended cuff pressure when using a cuffed tube to ventilate a pediatric patient?

• A) 20 mm Hg
• B) 20 cm H₂O
• C) 25 cm H₂O
• D) 25 mm Hg

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