When Initially Setting Up a Ventilator the Plateau Pressure (P_Plateau)is

question 33

Multiple Choice

When initially setting up a ventilator the plateau pressure (P_Plateau) is measured at 47 cm H₂O with a set volume of 100 mL.After applying the ventilator to the patient,the average peak pressure reached during volume delivery is 28 cm H₂O.How much volume is lost in the ventilator tubing?

• A) 13 mL
• B) 60 mL
• C) 147 mL
• D) 168 mL

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