The maximum percent leak that may be allowed around a cuffless ...

[Yi-Chen]

The maximum percent leak that may be allowed around a cuffless endotracheal tube is which of the following?
 
  a. 6
  b. 12
  c. 19
  d. 25

Question 2

The number of time constants for almost complete equilibration of alveolar pressure in a normal infant's lungs is___________.
 
  a. 1-3
  b. 2-4
  c. 3-5
  d. 4-7

[kaylee05]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Most clinicians consider small leaks (<20) acceptable and even desirable as an added safety pressure-release site and as assurance that no significant inflammation is present around the tube.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Nearly complete equilibrium of alveolar pressures occurs in 3-5 time constants in infant lungs with normal mechanics.

[Yi-Chen]

Excellent

[Dominic]

Gracias!