APPROACH TO THE PATIENT WITH GAS AND BLOATING

P-high is the inflation pressure. Set p-high to desired or target plateau pressure (20-30cmH20) and increase in 2 to 4 cm H2O increments to maintain pressure ideally ≤ 30. However, higher inflation pressures may be needed (up to 40cmH2O). Patients can breathe spontaneously at this level at any time. P-low (Refer to yellow box below) ................
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