A pediatric patient with a 5-mm ET tube is ready to be switched to PSV. What minimum PS lev-el should be used for this patient?
a. 4 cm H2O
b. 6 cm H2O
c. 8 cm H2O
d. 10 cm H2O
ANS: B
The minimum PS setting for a patient with a 5-mm ET tube is 6 cm H2O.
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