What is the minimum transpulmonary pressure that has been associated with lung injury in ani-mals?

a. 30 cm H2O
b. 40 cm H2O
c. 50 cm H2O
d. 60 cm H2O


ANS: A
Studies show that pressures as low as 30-35 cm H2O cause lung injury in animals.

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