Endotracheal tube cuff pressure should never exceed:
A . 10 mm Hg
B . 20 mm Hg
C . 45 mm Hg
D . 60 mm Hg
Answer: B
Explanation:
(A) Pressure<10 mm Hg places the client at risk for aspiration.
(B) Pressure in the endotracheal tube cuff should never exceed 20 mm Hg, because higher pressure places the client at risk for tracheal erosion.
(C) A pressure of 45 mm Hg is an extremely high pressure in the endotracheal tube cuff. This places the client at great risk for tracheal erosion.
(D) A pressure of 60 mm Hg is an extremely high pressure in the endotracheal tube cuff. This places the client at great risk for tracheal erosion.