What is the transairway pressure from the information found in the figure?

a. 10 cm H2O c. 25 cm H2O
b. 15 cm H2O d. 35 cm H2O


ANS: B
Transairway pressure = Peak inspiratory pressure – Plateau pressure = 35 cm H2O – 20 cm H2O = 15 cm H2O.

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