Respiratory Therapist

Category - Patient Evaluations and Recommendations

What is a maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP) compatible with weaning a patient from mechanical ventilation?
  1. -10 cmH2O
  2. -15 cmH2O
  3. -20 cmH2O
  4. -30 cmH2O
Explanation
Answer: D - A MIP compatible with weaning a patient from mechanical ventilation is -30 cmH2O.

This is the inspiratory pressure against a completely occluded airway. The value assesses the patient’s inspiratory muscle strength and ability to ventilate.
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