The CareFusion SiPAP is set to deliver an inspiratory positive airway pressure of 6 cm H2O and an expiratory positive airway pressure of 3 cm H2O. The high airway pressure alarm would acti-vate at which of the following pressures?

a. 9 cm H2O c. 17 cm H2O
b. 11 cm H2O d. 21 cm H2O


ANS: A
The high airway pressure alarm activates with a pressure increase 3 cm H2O over the set pressure.

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