Risk factor evaluation of cuff pressure of >30 cmH2O to stop air leakage during mechanical ventilation: A prospective observational study

• Main Authors: Hong‐Lei Wu (Author), Yue‐Hong Wu (Author), Wang‐Qin Shen (Author), Jia‐Hai Shi (Author), Yan‐Ping Zhu (Author), Yang‐Hui Xu (Author), Hong‐Wu Shen (Author), Lei Ding (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wiley, 2024-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Aim The commonly recommended endotracheal tube cuff pressure is 20-30 cmH2O. However, some patients require a cuff pressure of >30 cmH2O to prevent air leakage. The study aims to determine the risk factors that contribute to the endotracheal tube cuff pressure of >30 cmH2O to prevent...