Besides increasing the risk for increased intrathoracic pressure, what other adverse effect could occur when a Constant Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) is left at higher than 10cm H20?

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Another adverse effect that could occur when a Constant Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) is left at higher than 10cm H20 is a Pneumothorax. A Pneumothorax is defined as s a collection of air or gas in the chest or pleural space that causes part or all of a lung to collapse. CPAP is a noninvasive method of ventilation, but must be watched carefully to avoid adverse affects.

Besides Increasing the Risk for Increased Intrathoracic Pressure, What Other