A strain gauge transducer is being used to measure airway pressures during mechanical ventilation.The transducer measures 18 mm Hg.However,you are required to document pressures in cm H2O.What should you document?
A) 39.6 cm H2O
B) 24.5 cm H2O
C) 13.2 cm H2O
D) 2.4 cm H2O
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