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A patient is being mechanically ventilated with an oral ET tube in place. The nurse observes that the cuff pressure is 25 mmHg. The nurse is aware of what complications that can be caused by this pressure?
A patient is being mechanically ventilated with an oral ET tube in place. The nurse observes that the cuff pressure is 25 mmHg. The nurse is aware of what complications that can be caused by this pressure?
A patient is being mechanically ventilated with an oral ET tube in place. The nurse observes that the cuff pressure is 25 mmHg. The nurse is aware of what complications that can be caused by this pressure?
a. tracheal aspiration
b. hypoxia
c. tracheal ischemia
d. tracheal bleeding
e. pressure necrosis
Answer: C, D & E.