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Table 2 Initial cuff pressures dependent on time intubated prior to the measurement

From: Prospective observational study on tracheal tube cuff pressures in emergency patients– is neglecting the problem the problem?

 

<60 minutes

60-119 minutes

≥120 minutes

n

65

16

14

P init  < 30

19 (29%)

6 (38%)

5 (36%)

P init  ≥ 30

46 (71%)

10 (62%)

9 (64%)

  1. n = number of cases. Pinit = initial cuff pressure (measured in cmH2O). Data missing: n = 6.
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Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine

ISSN: 1757-7241