The Peak Pressure on a Ventilator Reads 40 Cm H₂O

question 47

Multiple Choice

The peak pressure on a ventilator reads 40 cm H₂O. What is the equivalent pressure in mm Hg?

• A) 37.0 mm Hg
• B) 29.6 mm Hg
• C) 68.3 mm Hg
• D) 4.9 mm Hg

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