The Bunnell Life Pulse High-Frequency Jet Ventilator is being set up to ventilate an infant who has already been intubated with a regular endotracheal tube.A 2.5-mm internal diameter Life Port adapter is being used. The conventional peak inspiratory pressure is set at 26 cm H₂O.The high-frequency jet ventilation peak inspiratory pressure should be set at a pressure of _____ cm H₂O.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When using a Life Port adapter with a 2.5-mm internal diameter,the clinician should set up the initial high-frequency jet ventilation peak inspiratory pressure equal to the conventional peak inspiratory pressure.Therefore,26 cm H₂O should be the setting.

The Bunnell Life Pulse High-Frequency Jet Ventilator Is Being Set