To reduce the risk of tracheal damage associated with overinflated tube cuffs,intracuff pressures should not exceed what range of pressures?
A) 10 - 15 mm Hg
B) 15 - 20 mm Hg
C) 20 - 25 mm Hg
D) 25 - 30 mm Hg
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