Respiratory Therapist

Category - Patient Evaluations and Recommendations

What airway pressure is measured during inspiratory pause or hold?
  1. Airway resistance
  2. Peak inspiratory pressure
  3. Pressure gradient
  4. Plateau pressure
Explanation
Answer: D - Plateau pressure is the pressure in the lung during inspiratory pause or hold.

The difference between peak and plateau pressures is the patient’s airway resistance only if the inspiratory flow is constant.
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